bi|far´i|ous|ly

bi|far´i|ous|ly
bi|far|i|ous «by FAIR ee uhs», adjective.
1. Botany, Zoology. pointing in two ways; in two opposite rows.
[< Latin bifārius (with English -ous) twofold, ultimately < bi- two + fās utterance]
bi|far´i|ous|ly, adverb.

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  • tri|far|i|ous — «try FAIR ee uhs», adjective. 1. threefold; triple. 2. in three rows. ╂[< Latin trifārius (with English ous)] …   Useful english dictionary

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  • mul|ti|far|i|ous — «MUHL tuh FAIR ee uhs», adjective. 1. having many different parts, elements, or forms; having great variety: »…the machinery of high politics the incessant and multifarious business of a great State (Lytton Strachey). 2. many and varied.… …   Useful english dictionary

  • ne|far´i|ous|ness — ne|far|i|ous «nih FAIR ee uhs», adjective. very wicked; villainous: »a nefarious scheme. SYNONYM(S): heinous, atrocious, infamous. ╂[< Latin nefārius (with English ous) < nefās < ne not + fās right; (originally) divine decree < fārī… …   Useful english dictionary

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