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Definition of biennial - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
eventsevent occurring every two years
- The art biennial attracts visitors worldwide.
2.
botanyTECH. plant living for two years, flowering in the secondTECH.
- The carrot is a common biennial.
Adjective
1.
eventshappening every two years
- The biennial conference attracts experts from around the world.
2.
plantTECH. having a life cycle lasting two seasonsTECH.
- Biennial plants flower in their second year.
3.
durationRare lasting for two yearsRare
- The biennial project will conclude next summer.
Origin of biennial
Latin, biennis (two-year)
Terms with biennial included in their meaning
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plant
biennial plant related to the carrot
plant
biennial weed with yellow flowers and poisonous root
flower
european plant with pink or red flowers, sometimes biennial
botanical
biennial herb species known as Barbarea verna
botany
biennial plant grown for its seeds
Smyrnium olusatrum
biennial plant with yellow-green flowers and black fruits
biennial
happening every two years
botany
biennial plant native to Europe and Asia
plant
north american plant with yellow flowers, resinous sap, biennial or perennial
plant
european biennial plant grown for blue dye
flora
spiny biennial plant with purple flowers native to Europe and Asia
Anthriscus sylvestris
biennial plant with white umbels and fine foliage
Examples of biennial in a sentence
We look forward to the science biennial next year. In its second year, the plant becomes a biennial. Gardeners often plant biennials for their delayed blooms. The biennial art fair showcases emerging artists. Our biennial audit ensures compliance with regulations. Gardeners often plant biennial flowers for lasting beauty.
Biennial herbs are harvested in their second year. The biennial festival attracts visitors worldwide. Their biennial meeting is scheduled for December.
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- French:biennale, biennal, ...
- German:Biennale, zweijährlich, ...
- Italian:biennale, biennali, ...
- Spanish:bienal, bianual, ...
- Portuguese:bienal, de dois anos, ...
- Chinese:两年一次的活动, 两年一度的, ...
- Japanese:ビエンナーレ, 2年ごとの, ...
- Arabic:بِينالي, كل سنتين, ...
- Hebrew:אֵירוּעַ בִּיֵּנָלָה, דּוּ־שְׁנָתִי, ...
- Russian:биеннале, двухгодичный, ...
- Ukrainian:бієнале, двозорічний, ...
- Hindi:द्विवार्षिक, दोवर्षीय, ...
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