imbricate
overlapping in sequence, as tiles or shingles on a roof.
of, relating to, or resembling overlapping tiles, as decoration or drawings.
Biology. overlapping like tiles, as scales or leaves.
characterized by or as if by overlapping shingles.
to overlap, as tiles or shingles.
Origin of imbricate
1Other words from imbricate
- im·bri·cate·ly, adverb
- im·bri·ca·tive, adjective
- non·im·bri·cate, adjective
- non·im·bri·cate·ly, adverb
- non·im·bri·cat·ed, adjective
- non·im·bri·cat·ing, adjective
- non·im·bri·ca·tive, adjective
- sub·im·bri·cate, adjective
- sub·im·bri·cate·ly, adverb
- sub·im·bri·cat·ed, adjective
- sub·im·bri·ca·tive, adjective
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How to use imbricate in a sentence
The erect flower-stem terminates in a large round head of numerous imbricated oval spiny scales which surround the flowers.
The scales on the upper part of the cup are loosely imbricated.
Forest Trees of Illinois | Fuller George D.They are covered more or less abundantly with whitish, silvery or mother-of-pearl colored imbricated scales.
Essentials of Diseases of the Skin | Henry Weightman StelwagonThis fibrous structure is covered by a delicate layer of finely imbricated scales, and is termed the Hair Cuticle.
Diseases of the Horse's Foot | Harry Caulton ReeksTwo follicles, sharp-pointed, channeled, containing many imbricated seeds each with an awn.
The Medicinal Plants of the Philippines | T. H. Pardo de Tavera
British Dictionary definitions for imbricate
architect relating to or having tiles, shingles, or slates that overlap
botany (of leaves, scales, etc) overlapping each other
(tr) to decorate with a repeating pattern resembling scales or overlapping tiles
Origin of imbricate
1Derived forms of imbricate
- imbricately, adverb
- imbrication, noun
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