Definitions for limbate

limbate lim·bate

Spelling: [lim-beyt]
IPA: /ˈlɪm beɪt/

Limbate is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 11 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 14 points.

You can make 252 anagrams from letters in limbate (abeilmt).

Definitions for limbate

adjective

  1. bordered, as a flower in which one color is surrounded by an edging of another.

Origin of limbate

First recorded in 1820-30, limbate is from the Late Latin word limbātus bordered, edged. See limb2, -ate1

Examples for limbate

limbate: when a disc is surrounded by a margin of different color.

Setae all simple, limbate, in a single series of mostly six in the middle region of the body.

Word Value for limbate
Scrable

11

Words with friends

14

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