"bicyclian" meaning in English

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Adjective

IPA: /baɪˈsɪk.li.ən/
Etymology: From bicycle + -ian. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|bicycle|ian}} bicycle + -ian Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} bicyclian (not comparable)
  1. (rare) Of or pertaining to a bicycle or bicycles. Tags: not-comparable, rare
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