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bi⋅ge⋅ner⋅ic

  [bahy-juh-ner-ik]
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–adjective
of, pertaining to, or involving two genera.
Origin:
1880–85; bi- 1 + generic
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bi·ge·ner·ic   (bī'jə-něr'ĭk)   
adj.  

  1. Relating to a hybrid that results from a cross between plants of different genera.

  2. Having the characteristics of two different genera.

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Main Entry: bi·ge·ner·ic
Pronunciation: "bI-j&-'ner-ik
Function: adjective
: of, relating to, or involving two genera bigeneric hybrid>
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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