Biennial

[baɪ'enɪəl] or [baɪ'ɛnɪəl]

Definition

(noun.) (botany) a plant having a life cycle that normally takes two seasons from germination to death to complete; flowering biennials usually bloom and fruit in the second season.

(adj.) having a life cycle lasting two seasons; 'a biennial life cycle'; 'parsnips and carrots are biennial plants often grown as annuals' .

(adj.) occurring every second year; 'they met at biennial conventions' .

Typist: Rebecca--From WordNet

Definition

(a.) Happening, or taking place, once in two years; as, a biennial election.

(a.) Continuing for two years, and then perishing, as plants which form roots and leaves the first year, and produce fruit the second.

(n.) Something which takes place or appears once in two years; esp. a biennial examination.

(n.) A plant which exists or lasts for two years.

Edited by Charlene

Definition

adj. lasting two years: happening once in two years.—n. a plant that lasts two years.—adv. Bienn′ially.

Editor: Mervin