fimbricate, a.
(ˈfɪmbrɪkeɪt)
[Erroneous var. of fimbriate a., perh. due to association with imbricate.]
= fimbriate a.
| 1846 Worcester (citing P. Cyc.), Fimbricate (Bot.), fringed; jagged. 1884 Syd. Soc. Lex., Fimbricate. |
Hence ˈfimbricated a.
| 1879 Cassell's Techn. Educ. IV. 154/1 The ciliary organs or fimbricated margin of its [the oyster's] beard. |