BIELID
Bie"lid, n. (Astron.)
Defn: See Andromede.
BIENNIAL Bi*en"ni*al, a. Etym: [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.
2. (Bot.)
Defn: Continuing for two years, and then perishing, as plants which form roots and leaves the first year, and produce fruit the second.
BIENNIAL
Bi*en"ni*al, n.
1. Something which takes place or appears once in two years; esp. a biennial examination.
2. (Bot.)
Defn: A plant which exists or lasts for two years.