fimbriate

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Synonyms: fimbriae, fimbricate, fimbriata, imbricate, fimbriated, fimbria, fimbrial, fibrate, fimbrillate

Antonyms: fimbriae, fimbricate, fimbriata, imbricate, fimbriated, fimbria, fimbrial, fibrate, fimbrillate

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Verb

1. {{lb|en|transitive}} To [[fringe#Verb|fringe]]; to [[hem#Verb|hem]].
2. {{lb|en|transitive|heraldry}} To apply a thin border (a [[fimbriation]]) to some element, often to satisfy the [[rule of tincture]].

Adjective

1. {{lb|en|biology}} [[fringed|Fringed]], e.g. where the ends of a [[petal]] are split into two or more [[division]]s.

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