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emarginate definition

emar·gi·nate (ē märjə nit, -nāt′; i-)

adjective

having a notched margin or tip, as some leaves or wings
also emarginated emar′·gi·nat′ed

Etymology: L emarginatus, pp. of emarginare, to deprive of its edge: see e- & marginate

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