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fimbriae

/fɪmˈbraɪ.iː/ noun · British & US
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What does fimbriae mean?

noun

Plural of fimbria, a fringe or border, especially of a leaf or a membrane; in anatomy, a fringe or border of hair or other structures.

Example

"The fimbriae of the leaf curled up to protect the plant from the cold."

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