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fimbriate

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fim·bri·ate  (fmbr-t, -t) also fim·bri·at·ed (-td)
adj.
Having fimbriae; fringed, as the edge of a petal or the opening of a duct.

[Latin fimbritus, from fimbriae, fringe.]

fimbri·ation n.

fimbriate [ˈfɪmbrɪɪt -ˌeɪt], fimbriated, fimbrillate [ˈfɪmbrɪlɪt -ˌleɪt]
adj
having a fringed margin, as some petals, antennae, etc.
fimbriation  n
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Adj.1.fimbriate - having a fringe of slender processes
rough - of the margin of a leaf shape; having the edge cut or fringed or scalloped


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