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Meaning of 'biennial' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Biennial [ a.]
- Happening, or taking place, once in two years; as, a biennial election.
- Continuing for two years, and then perishing, as plants which form roots and leaves the first year, and produce fruit the second.
2 . Biennial [ n.]
- Something which takes place or appears once in two years; esp. a biennial examination.
- A plant which exists or lasts for two years.

Meaning of 'biennial' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . biennial [ a]
Meaning (1):
- having a life cycle lasting two seasons
Example in sentence:
  • a biennial life cycle;
  • parsnips and carrots are biennial plants often grown as annuals
2 . biennial [ s]
Meaning (2):
- occurring every second year
Example in sentence:
  • they met at biennial conventions

Nearby Words:

bield biennially bier bierbalk biestings

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