Bimarginate

/baɪˈmɑːrdʒɪneɪt/ adjective

Definition

Having two distinct margins or borders; marked by a double margin or edge.

Etymology

From Latin 'bi-' (two) and 'margo' (margin or edge), with the suffix '-ate' forming an adjective; used in botanical and biological descriptions.

Kelly Says

In botany, 'bimarginate' describes leaves or structures with two separate edge lines, and such precise terminology lets botanists communicate complex shapes without drawing—the word is the picture.

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