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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A border of an anatomical part, such as the edge of the cornea.
2. 2
   plural of Limbu form-of, plural
3. 3
   a border or edge of any of various body parts distinguished by color or structure wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

bankboardborderbrimbrinkbrow

Etymology

From Middle English limbus, from Latin limbus (“edge, border”).

Related phrases

limbal ring

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