n. [ L. bipes; bis twice + pes, pedis, &unr_;oot: cf. F. bipède. ] A two-footed animal, as man. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Having two feet; two-footed. [ 1913 Webster ]
By which the man, when heavenly life was ceased,
Became a helpless, naked, biped beast. Byrom. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ L. bipedalis: cf. F. bipédal. See Biped, n. ]
a. [ Pref. bi- + peltate. ] Having a shell or covering like a double shield. [ 1913 Webster ]
‖n. [ L. ] An ax with an edge or blade on each side of the handle. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ Pref. bi- + petalous. ] (Bot.) Having two petals. [ 1913 Webster ]