English Explanatory Dictionary

limbus

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A border of an anatomical part, such as the edge of the cornea.
noun
  1. plural of Limbu

Word forms

limbus limbuses limbi

Etymology

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

Related words

limbate

Derived words

limbal limbal ring
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