Definition

Describing a flower structure that has two distinct parts resembling lips.

Example

The snapdragon is a bilabiate flower, making it unique among other plants.

Conversation

Have you seen the flowers in the garden?

Yeah, they look beautiful! I love the bilabiate ones.

Right? The snapdragons are my favorite because of their unique shape.

Same here! They really stand out with those two lips.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Bilabiate → It is formed from "bi-" (meaning two) and "labium" (meaning lip). The word describes something that has two lips or is divided into two parts resembling lips.

Memory Tip

Think of 'two' ('bi-') 'lips' ('labium') to remember that 'bilabiate' refers to something with two lip-like parts.

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