marginate
[ mahr-juh-neyt ]
adjectiveAlso mar·gin·at·ed.
Origin of marginate
1Other words from marginate
- mar·gin·a·tion, noun
- un·mar·gin·at·ed, adjective
Words Nearby marginate
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How to use marginate in a sentence
Its leaves are obovate, usually marginate, and its white flowers are very fragrant.
Fruits of the Hawaiian Islands | Gerrit Parmile WilderThis species can readily be distinguished by the distinctly marginate bulb at the base of the stem.
The Mushroom, Edible and Otherwise | M. E. Hard
British Dictionary definitions for marginate
marginate
/ (ˈmɑːdʒɪˌneɪt) /
verb
(tr) to provide with a margin or margins
adjective
biology having a margin of a distinct colour or form: marginate leaves
Origin of marginate
1C18: from Latin margināre
Derived forms of marginate
- margination, noun
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