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biform
bi·form
/
ˈbaɪˌfɔrm
/
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[
bahy
-fawrm
]
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adjective
having or combining two forms, as a centaur or mermaid.
Also,
bi·formed.
Origin:
1810–20;
<
Latin
biformis,
equivalent to
bi-
bi-
1
+
form
(
a
)
form
+
-is
adj. suffix
Related forms
bi·for·mi·ty,
noun
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biform
or
biformed
(ˈbaɪˌfɔːm)
—
adj
having or combining the characteristics of two forms, as a centaur
biformed
or
biformed
—
adj
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
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