limbate

English

WOTD – 26 November 2009

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

(UK, US) IPA^(key): /ˈlɪm.beɪt/

Adjective

limbate (comparative more limbate, superlative most limbate)

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

Synonyms

(having a distinct edge): bordered, edged

Derived terms

nonlimbate

Translations

having a distinct edge

Finnish: reunustettu (fi), reunustama
French: bordé (fr), frangé (fr), ourlé (fr), entouré (fr), encadré (fr)
Latin: limbātus

Russian: окаймлённый (ru) (okajmljónnyj)
Spanish: ribeteado (es), orlado (es), cercado (es), orillado (es)

Anagrams

bimetal, timbale

Latin

Adjective

limbāte

vocative masculine singular of limbātus

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