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Synonyms for biennial

Noun

1. biennial, plant, flora, plant life
usage: a plant having a life cycle that normally takes two seasons from germination to death to complete; flowering biennials usually bloom and fruit in the second season

Adjective

1. biennial, biyearly
usage: occurring every second year; "they met at biennial conventions"
2. biennial (vs. perennial) (vs. annual), two-year
usage: having a life cycle lasting two seasons; "a biennial life cycle"; "parsnips and carrots are biennial plants often grown as annuals"
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