marginate

[ mahr-juh-neyt ]

adjective

1. having a margin.
2. Entomology. having the margin of a distinct color:

   marginate with purple.

verb (used with object)

, mar·gin·at·ed, mar·gin·at·ing.

1. to furnish with a margin; border.

marginate

/ ˈmɑːdʒɪˌneɪt /

verb

1. tr to provide with a margin or margins

adjective

1. biology having a margin of a distinct colour or form

   marginate leaves

Derived Forms

• ˌmarginˈation, noun

Other Words From

• margin·ation noun
• un·margin·ated adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of marginate¹

1600–10; < Latin marginātus, past participle of margināre to provide with borders or edges. See margin, -ate ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of marginate¹

C18: from Latin margināre

Example Sentences

Its leaves are obovate, usually marginate, and its white flowers are very fragrant.

From Project Gutenberg

This species can readily be distinguished by the distinctly marginate bulb at the base of the stem.

From Project Gutenberg