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two-lipped

two-lipped

9.0
A flower part with two sections that look like lips
  • adjective
  • /ˈtuːˌlɪpt/
  • Specialized
translation icon : bilabiado
  • The two-lipped corolla of the snapdragon gives it a distinct appearance.

Examples

  • Many mint family flowers have a two-lipped structure, aiding in pollination.

  • The botanist pointed out several two-lipped blossoms during the field trip.

  • The two-lipped flower blooms in vibrant colors.

  • Many two-lipped plants thrive in tropical climates.

  • The two-lipped flowers of the penstemon attract many pollinators with their bright colors.

  • Gardeners appreciate the beauty of two-lipped flowers such as snapdragons and orchids.

  • The botanist described the plant as having distinctive, two-lipped flowers that stand out in the garden.

Synonyms

bilabiate
vstwo-lipped
  • Specialized
9.9

Having two lip-like parts, like a snapdragon or mint flower

is a general botanical phrase for flowers or their parts not specific to corolla

How Many Lips

two-lipped
  • Specialized
9.0
lipless
1 7.1

Surface Forms

two-lipped positive

Morphology

two-lipped = two + lip (transparent) = two + lip + ed

Formed by compounding 'two' + 'lip' and adding adjectival '-ed' meaning 'having two lips', which is directly inferable from the parts.

Etymology

The word two-lipped is made of two- ('two') and lip ('lip'). Imagine a flower with a top and bottom 'lip', like an open mouth, and you can see why botanists call it two-lipped.