2. (Bot. & Zoöl.) Having two earlike projections at its base, as a leaf.

{ Bi*ax"al (&?;), Bi*ax"i*al (&?;), } a. [Pref. bi- + axal, axial.] (Opt.) Having two axes; as, biaxial polarization. Brewster. -- Bi*ax"i*al*ly, adv.

Bib (&?;), n. [From Bib, v., because the bib receives the drink that the child slavers from the mouth.] 1. A small piece of cloth worn by children over the breast, to protect the clothes.

2. (Zoöl.) An arctic fish (Gadus luscus), allied to the cod; -- called also pout and whiting pout.

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