I. -rēˌāt transitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: Latin fimbria + English -ate (v. suffix)
: to furnish with a fimbriation
II. -rēə̇t, -rēˌat adjective
Etymology: Latin fimbriatus fringed, from fimbria + -atus -ate (adjective suffix)
1. : having the edge or extremity bordered by slender processes : fringed
fimbriate petals
2. : fimbriated