fimbriate
Also fim·bri·at·ed. Botany, Zoology. having a border of hairs or filiform processes.
Heraldry. to line (an ordinary) with a thin border of a different tincture.
Origin of fimbriate
1Other words from fimbriate
- non·fim·bri·ate, adjective
- non·fim·bri·at·ed, adjective
- un·fim·bri·at·ed, adjective
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How to use fimbriate in a sentence
In heraldry, “fimbriate” or “fimbriated” refers to a narrow edge or border running round a bearing.
The margin of the cap is finely fimbriate, but in old specimens those hairs are apt to become rubbed off.
The Mushroom, Edible and Otherwise | M. E. Hardfimbriate: a margin or process when set with a fringe of hair closely placed.
Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology | John. B. SmithIn thalloid forms fimbriate or lobed margins or outgrowths from the surface lead to the same result.
The margin of the cap is finely fimbriate, but in old specimens these hairs are apt to become rubbed off.
Studies of American Fungi. Mushrooms, Edible, Poisonous, etc. | George Francis Atkinson
British Dictionary definitions for fimbriate
fimbriated or fimbrillate (ˈfɪmbrɪlɪt, -ˌleɪt)
/ (ˈfɪmbrɪɪt, -ˌeɪt) /
having a fringed margin, as some petals, antennae, etc
Derived forms of fimbriate
- fimbriation, noun
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