Limbate

//ˈlɪm.beɪt// adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Having a distinct edge, especially one of a different colour; bordered.

Synonyms

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borderedborderededged

Etymology

First attested in 1826; borrowed from Latin limbātus, from limbus (“edge, border”), see -ate (adjective-forming suffix).

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