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lim·bic

 (lĭm′bĭk)
adj.
1. Of, relating to, or characterized by a limbus.
2. Of or relating to the limbic system.
[French limbique, from limbe, edge, from Old French, graduated edge of an astronomical instrument; see limb2.]

lim•bic

(ˈlɪm bɪk)

adj.
pertaining to or of the nature of a limbus or border; marginal.
[1880–85]
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Adj.1.limbic - of or relating to or forming a limbus
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lim·bic

a. marginal.
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