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- [fim-bree-uh]
- /ˈfɪm bri ə/
- /fˈɪmbriə/
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- [fim-bree-uh]
- /ˈfɪm bri ə/
Definitions of fimbria word
- noun plural fimbria Often, fimbriae. Botany, Zoology. a fringe or fringed border. 1
- noun fimbria A series of threads or other projections resembling a fringe. 1
- noun fimbria a fringe or fringelike margin or border, esp at the opening of the Fallopian tubes 0
- noun fimbria a fringe or border of hairs, fibers, etc. or a fringelike process, esp. at the opening of an oviduct in mammals 0
- noun fimbria (anatomy) Any anatomical structure in the form of a fringe, but especially that around the ovarian end of the Fallopian tube. 0
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Origin of fimbria
First appearance:
before 1745 One of the 47% newest English words
1745-55; < New Latin; Latin fimbriae (plural) border, fringe
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Parts of speech for Fimbria
noun
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preposition
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fimbria popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 57% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
fimbria usage trend in Literature
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