limbate

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limbate

/ˈlɪm.beɪt/ UK, US

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

adjective more limbate · most limbate

Having a distinct edge, especially one of a different colour; bordered.
Similar: bordered, edged

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adj having a distinct edge

Español	ribeteado, orlado, cercado, orillado
Français	bordé, frangé, ourlé, entouré, encadré
Русский	окаймлённый okajmljónnyj

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@misc{limbate_2026,
  title = {limbate},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/limbate},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}