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Bi*en"ni*al (&unr_;), a. [L. biennalis and biennis, fr. biennium a space of two years; bis twice + annus year. Cf. Annual.] 1. Happening, or taking place, once in two years; as, a biennial election.
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2. (Bot.) Continuing for two years, and then perishing, as plants which form roots and leaves the first year, and produce fruit the second.
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Bi*en"ni*al, n. 1. Something which takes place or appears once in two years; esp. a biennial examination.
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2. (Bot.) A plant which exists or lasts for two years.
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