Binodose

/baɪˈnoʊdoʊs/ adjective

Definition

Having or characterized by two nodes or nodose points; marked by two distinct knot-like swellings or protrusions.

Etymology

From Latin 'bi-' (two) plus 'nodosus' (full of knots, from 'nodus' node); botanical and zoological term for describing structures with two pronounced nodes.

Kelly Says

Binodose is the kind of hyper-specific scientific word botanists use to describe plant stems—two knots instead of one—that reveals how science needs words for every possible variation of nature.

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