FIMBRIA Synonyms
There are 3 hypernyms of the word fimbria. (close relations)
Definition of FIMBRIA
Best Alternative Words for FIMBRIA
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| border | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a line that indicates a boundary • the boundary line or the area immediately inside the boundary • the boundary of a surface • a decorative recessed or relieved surface on an edge • a strip forming the outer edge of something verb • extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle • form the boundary of; be contiguous to • enclose in or as if in a frame • provide with a border or edge • lie adjacent to another or share a boundary | ||||||||
| edging | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • border consisting of anything placed on the edge to finish something (such as a fringe on clothing or on a rug) | ||||||||
| fringe | nounn | |||||||
noun • the outside boundary or surface of something • a part of the city far removed from the center • one of the light or dark bands produced by the interference and diffraction of light • a social group holding marginal or extreme views • a border of hair that is cut short and hangs across the forehead • an ornamental border consisting of short lengths of hanging threads or tassels verb • adorn with a fringe • decorate with or as if with a surrounding fringe | ||||||||
| ruffle | verbv | |||||||
noun • a strip of pleated material used as a decoration or a trim • a high tight collar • a noisy fight verb • stir up (water) so as to form ripples • trouble or vex • to walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others • discompose • twitch or flutter • mix so as to make a random order or arrangement • erect or fluff up • disturb the smoothness of • pleat or gather into a ruffle | ||||||||
| tassel | nounn | |||||||
noun • adornment consisting of a bunch of cords fastened at one end | ||||||||
| pilus | nounn | |||||||
noun • any of the cylindrical filaments characteristically growing from the epidermis of a mammal • hairlike structure especially on the surface of a cell or microorganism | ||||||||
