Definitions for fimbriate

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fimbriate fim·bri·ate

Spelling: [adjective fim-bree-it, -eyt; verb fim-bree-eyt]

IPA: /adjective ˈfɪm bri ɪt, -ˌeɪt; verb ˈfɪm briˌeɪt/

Fimbriate is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Words with friends word worth 18 points.

You can make 390 anagrams from letters in fimbriate (abefiimrt).

Definitions for fimbriate

adjective

1. Also, fimbriated. Botany, Zoology. having a border of hairs or filiform processes.

verb (used with object)

1. Heraldry. to line (an ordinary) with a thin border of a different tincture.

Origin of fimbriate

First recorded in 1480-90, fimbriate is from the Latin word fimbriātus fringed. See fimbria, -ate¹

Examples for fimbriate

In heraldry, “fimbriate” or “fimbriated” refers to a narrow edge or border running round a bearing.

fimbriate: a margin or process when set with a fringe of hair closely placed.