Meaning of 'biennial'

Find the meaning of the word ‘biennial’

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Meaning of ‘biennial’

3 definitions found.

biennial

adjective

having a life cycle lasting two seasons

Example: "a biennial life cycle"

Synonyms: two-year

adjective

occurring every second year

Example: "they met at biennial conventions"

Synonyms: biyearly

noun

(botany) a plant having a life cycle that normally takes two seasons from germination to death to complete

Example: "flowering biennials usually bloom and fruit in the second season"

Source: WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University

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