Definitions

1. noun

A fringed or serrated edge or margin, especially of an organ or structure.

“The fimbria of the ear helped to reduce wind noise in the high-speed recording.”

2. noun

A fringe or border of hairs on an organ, especially the ovary.

“The fimbriae in the ovary were crucial for the successful fertilization process.”

3. noun

A thin thread or filament, especially one that resembles a fringe.

“The fimbria on the spider’s web caught the fly’s attention.”

4. noun

A projecting edge or rim, especially one that is fringed or serrated.

“The fimbria of the city walls provided an excellent vantage point for the defenders.”

5. noun

A fringed or serrated projection, especially one that is part of an organ or structure.

“The fimbria of the plant’s root helped it absorb nutrients more efficiently.”