Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
fimbriate
Adjective
/ˈfɪm.bri.ət/
Definition
Fimbriate refers to something that has fringed or bordered edges or a structure that is feather-like or fringed.
Examples
- The fimbriate edges of the leaf gave it a unique texture.
- Some flowers have fimbriate petals that attract specific pollinators.
- The fimbriate structure of the mollusk’s shell is quite distinctive.
Meaning
The term is often used in biological contexts to describe certain structures or parts of organisms that have a ragged or delicate fringe.
Synonyms
- Fringed
- Feathery
- Bristly
- Bordered
