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limbate.

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

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj/ˈlɪm.beɪt/UK, US
  1. Having a distinct edge, especially one of a different colour; bordered.

Where this word comes from

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

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