English Explanatory Dictionary

limbate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Pronunciation

/ˈlɪm.beɪt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-limbate.wav

Word forms

limbate more limbate most limbate

Etymology

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

Synonyms

bordered edged

Related words

limbidium

Derived words

elimbate limbation nonlimbate sublimbate unilimbate
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