fimbriate

fim·bri·ate

F0123700 (fĭm′brē-ĭt, -āt′) also fim·bri·at·ed (-ā′tĭd)adj. Having fimbriae; fringed, as the edge of a petal or the opening of a duct.

[Latin fimbriātus, from fimbriae, fringe.]

fim′bri·a′tion n.

(ˈfɪmbrɪɪt; -ˌeɪt) ,

adjhaving a fringed margin, as some petals, antennae, etc ˌfimbriˈation n

(ˈfɪm bri ɪt, -ˌeɪt)

(-ˌeɪ tɪd)

adj. having a fimbria or fimbriae. [1480–90; < Latin] fim`bri•a′tion, n.

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Adj.

fimbriate - having a fringe of slender processesrough - of the margin of a leaf shape; having the edge cut or fringed or scalloped