limbate

English

WOTD – 26 November 2009, 26 November 2010

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

  • (UK, US) IPA(key): /ˈlɪm.beɪt/
    • Audio (Southern England):(file)

Adjective

limbate (comparative more limbate, superlative most limbate)

  1. (biology, paleontology) Having a distinct edge, especially one of a different colour; bordered.
    Synonyms: bordered, edged

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Latin

Adjective

limbāte

  1. vocative masculine singular of limbātus
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