bigener

bigener
/buy"jee neuhr, -jeuh-/, n.
a bigeneric hybrid, as certain orchids.
[1825-35; < L: hybrid, equiv. to bi- BI-1 + gener- (s. of genus) GENUS]

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  • bigener — bi·ge·ner …   English syllables

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  • bigener — ˈbījənə(r) noun ( s) Etymology: Latin, hybrid (adjective), from bi bi (I) + gener , genus kind, race more at kin : a bigeneric hybrid …   Useful english dictionary

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  • bigeneric hybrid — noun A hybrid resulting from a cross between individuals from two different genera • • • Main Entry: ↑bigener …   Useful english dictionary

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