LIMB


Meaning of LIMB in English

n. 1 Astron. a a specified edge of the sun, moon, etc. (eastern limb; lower limb). b the graduated edge of a quadrant etc. 2 Bot. the broad part of a petal, sepal, or leaf.

[ F limbe or L limbus hem, border ]

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