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bifarious, a.|baɪˈfɛərɪəs|
[f. L. bifāri-us two-fold, double.]
1. Two-fold, double, ambiguous. arch. or Obs.
1656Blount Glossogr., Bifarious, that which may be spoken two ways. 1707E. Ward Hud. Rediv. II. vii. 3 Some strange, mysterious Verity In old bifarious Prophesy. 1770Month. Rev. 18 To exercise her bifarious talents.
2. Bot. Ranged in two rows.
1846Dana Zooph. (1848) 645 Polyps seriate, or bifarious. 1876Harley Mat. Med. 380 Turmeric.—Leaves bifarious. |