A biennial plant or organism that survives two winters, typically referring to organisms completing a two-year life cycle.
From 'bi-' (two) + 'winter,' a modern English formation combining Germanic roots. The term is primarily used in botanical and ecological contexts.
Biennials like carrots and cabbage are essentially 'biwinters'—they sprout one year, survive winter dormancy, then flower and seed the next spring, which is why gardeners talk about 'overwintering' their crops.
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