fimbriate

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

adjective

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

verb (used with object)

, fim·bri·at·ed, fim·bri·at·ing.

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

fimbriate

/ ˈfɪmbrɪlɪt; ˈfɪmbrɪɪt; -ˌleɪt; -ˌeɪt /

adjective

1. having a fringed margin, as some petals, antennae, etc

Derived Forms

• ˌfimbriˈation, noun

Other Words From

• non·fim·bri·ate adjective
• non·fim·bri·at·ed adjective
• un·fim·bri·at·ed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of fimbriate¹

First recorded in 1480–90, fimbriate is from the Latin word fimbriātus fringed. See fimbria, -ate ¹

Example Sentences

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

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The margin of the cap is finely fimbriate, but in old specimens those hairs are apt to become rubbed off.

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

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In thalloid forms fimbriate or lobed margins or outgrowths from the surface lead to the same result.

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The margin of the cap is finely fimbriate, but in old specimens these hairs are apt to become rubbed off.

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