limbiferous

adjective

lim·​bif·​er·​ous

(ˈ)lim¦bif(ə)rəs

: having a border or margin

Word History

Etymology

probably from French limbifère limbiferous (from limbe limbus + -i- + -fère -ferous) + English -ous

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