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bip·a·rous

(bĭp′ər-əs)

adj. Zoology

Producing two offspring in a single birth.

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biparous

(ˈbɪpərəs)

adj

1. (Zoology) zoology producing offspring in pairs

2. (Botany) botany (esp of an inflorescence) producing two branches from one stem

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bip•a•rous

(ˈbɪp ər əs)

adj.

1. bringing forth offspring in pairs.

2. Bot. bearing two branches or axes.

[1725–35]

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biparous - producing two offspring at a time

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multiparous - producing more than one offspring at a time

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