fimbriate
/ˈfɪmbriˌeɪt/
adjective
- Having a fringe or fringed edge.
- Some species of coral have fimbriate margins that trap tiny food particles.
- The biologist noted the fimbriate border of the leaf under the microscope.
- The fimbriate petals of the flower give it a delicate, lacy appearance.
verb
- To fringe or provide with a fringed edge.
- In nature, certain cells fimbriate their surfaces to increase surface area.
- The craftsperson learned how to fimbriate fabric by adding tiny threads along the hem.
- The artist used a special tool to fimbriate the edges of the paper.