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 ]
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 ]
Concise Oxford English dictionary. Краткий оксфордский словарь английского языка. 2012