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fimbriate

(fim′brē āt′)

adjective

having a fringe of hairs, fibers, etc.

Origin: L fimbriatus, fringed: see fimbria

Related Forms:

fimbriation noun

See fimbriate in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Having fimbriae; fringed, as the edge of a petal or the opening of a duct.

Origin:

Origin: Latin fimbriātus

Origin: , from fimbriae, fringe

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Related Forms:

fimˌbri·aˈtion noun

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