fimbriate

[adjective fim-bree-it, -eyt; verb fim-bree-eyt]

adjective

Also fim·bri·at·ed. Botany, Zoology. having a border of hairs or filiform processes.

verb (used with object), fim·bri·at·ed, fim·bri·at·ing.

Heraldry. to line (an ordinary) with a thin border of a different tincture.

Origin of fimbriate

First recorded in 1480–90, fimbriate is from the Latin word fimbriātus fringed. See fimbria, -ate¹

Related formsnon·fim·bri·ate, adjectivenon·fim·bri·at·ed, adjectiveun·fim·bri·at·ed, adjective

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Historical Examples of fimbriate

In heraldry, “fimbriate” or “fimbriated” refers to a narrow edge or border running round a bearing.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 3
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Fimbriate: a margin or process when set with a fringe of hair closely placed.
Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology
John. B. Smith

British Dictionary definitions for fimbriate

fimbriate

fimbriated or fimbrillate (ˈfɪmbrɪlɪt, -ˌleɪt)

adjective

having a fringed margin, as some petals, antennae, etc

Derived Formsfimbriation, noun

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fimbriate in Medicine

fimbriate

[fĭm′brē-ĭt, -āt′]

adj.

Having fimbriae.

Related formsfim′bri•a′tion n.