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adj. [L. ob, inverse; imbrex, tile]Having regularly overlapping scales; see obsite.
Online Dictionary of Invertebrate Zoology. A.R. Maggenti and S.L. Gardne. 2005.
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Obimbricate — Ob*im bri*cate, a. [Pref. ob + imbricate.] (Bot.) Imbricated, with the overlapping ends directed downward. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
obimbricate — … Useful english dictionary
obsite — adj. [L. obsitus, barred] Refers to a surface covered with equal scales or other objects; see obimbricate … Dictionary of invertebrate zoology
ob- — prefix (also oc before c, of before f, op before p) occurring mainly in words of Latin origin, meaning: 1 exposure, openness (object; obverse). 2 meeting or facing (occasion; obvious). 3 direction (oblong; offer). 4 opposition, hostility, or… … Useful english dictionary
