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limbate

(lim′bāt′)

adjective

having a distinct border or edging, as of a color different from the main part of a plant

Origin: LL limbatus < L limbus: see limbo

See limbate in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
Botany

Having an edge or margin of a different color.

Origin:

Origin: Late Latin limbātus, bordered

Origin: , from Latin limbus, border

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