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fimbriae

fim·bri·a
F f

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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [fim-bree-uh]
    • /ˈfɪm bri ə/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [fim-bree-uh]
    • /ˈfɪm bri ə/

Definitions of fimbriae word

  • noun plural fimbriae Often, fimbriae. Botany, Zoology. a fringe or fringed border. 1
  • noun fimbriae plural of fimbria. 0

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Origin of fimbriae

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 Fimbriae

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

fimbriae 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.
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