fimbriato-comb. form
Stress is usually determined by a subsequent element and vowels may be reduced accordingly. Some degree of stress is usually maintained on the third syllable. If the subsequent element is an existing word, it is likely to retain its original stress pattern, e.g.
fimbriato-laciniate Brit. /fɪmbrɪˌeɪtə(ʊ)ləˈsɪnɪət/,
U.S. /ˌfɪmbriˈˌeɪdoʊləˈsɪniət/,
/ˌfɪmbriˈˌeɪdoʊləˈsɪniˌeɪt/.
Origin: A borrowing from Latin. Etymon: Latin fimbriato-.
Etymology: < scientific Latin fimbriato-, combining form (in e.g. fimbriato-laciniatus : see note) of classical Latin fimbriātus fimbriate adj.; compare -o- connective.With fimbriato-laciniate (see quot. 1866) compare scientific Latin fimbriato-laciniatus (1805 or earlier).
1866 J. Lindley & T. Moore Fimbriato-laciniate, having the edge cut up into divisions which are fimbriated.
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