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fimbriated

Pronunciation: /ˈfɪmbrɪeɪtɪd/

(also fimbriate)
Definition of fimbriated

adjective

  • 1 Biology having a fringe or border of hair-like or finger-like projections.
  • 2 Heraldry having a narrow border, typically of a specified tincture.

Origin:

late 15th century (in fimbriated (sense 2)): from Latin fimbriatus (from fimbria 'fringe') + -ed1

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