fringed
frɪndʒd
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Definition of fringed - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
decorationhaving a decorative border of hanging threads
  • The fringed lampshade added elegance to the room.
decorated edged trimmed
2.
designhaving a natural border or edge that resembles fringes
  • The fringed coastline was dotted with small coves and beaches..
bordered edged
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Expressions with fringed

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gecko with fringed scales used for gliding short distances
The fringed gecko glides from tree to tree.
summer-flowering American orchid with a fringed or lacerated lip
We spotted a fringed orchis during our hike in July.

Origin of fringed

Old French, fringe (border) + -ed (having)

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pet
small dog breed with long ears and silky or fringed fur
anatomy
fringed end of a fallopian tube near the ovary
plant
north american tree with large acorns and fringed cups
tree
deciduous oak with large fringed acorns
creamy white flowers
gentian with creamy white fringed flowers
design
having a fringed border
biology
having a fringed border with hairlike projections
botany
plant of the mustard family with distinctive fringed seedpods

Examples of fringed in a sentence

  • The fringed curtain swayed in the breeze.
  • The fringed leaves added a delicate touch to the garden.
  • The fringed edges of the fabric gave it a vintage look.

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  1. French:à franges, bordé, ...
  2. German:fransig, gesäumt, ...
  3. Italian:frangiato, sfrangiato, ...
  4. Spanish:con flecos, ribeteado, ...
  5. Portuguese:com franjas, ...
  6. Chinese:流苏的, 有边缘的, ...
  7. Japanese:フリンジ付きの, 自然の縁取りのある, ...
  8. Arabic:مُهَدَّب, مُهَدَّب, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְעוּטָר בִּגְדִילִים, מְפוֹרָץ, ...
  10. Russian:с бахромой, ...
  11. Ukrainian:з бахромою, бахромчастий, ...
  12. Hindi:झालरदार, प्राकृतिक किनारे वाला, ...
fringe
frɪndʒ

Definition of fringe - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
edgemarginal or peripheral part of something
  • He lived on the fringe of the city.
border edge periphery
2.
decorationUKdecorative border of hanging threads or tasselsUK
  • The curtain had a gold fringe.
border edge trim
3.
groupmembers of a group with unorthodox views
  • The political fringe often challenges mainstream ideas.
dissenter extremist radical

Adjective

unconventionaloutside the mainstream or conventional
  • Fringe festivals often showcase experimental art.
alternative nonconformist

Verb

designform a border along an edge
  • The trees fringed the edge of the property.
border edge
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Images of fringe

  • fringe: decorative border of hanging threads or tassels
    decorative border of hanging threads or tassels
  • fringe: hair cut short over the forehead
    hair cut short over the forehead

Expressions with fringe

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extra perks given by an employer
Health insurance is a common fringe benefit.
not part of the mainstream
Her ideas are considered on the fringe of the scientific community.
minority group with extreme views or eccentric ideas
The lunatic fringe often disrupts the usual flow of discussions..
outer edge or border area of a city
Many new houses are built on the fringe of a city.
small group with unorthodox views or practices
The fringe group protested outside the government building.
experimental or unconventional theatrical performances
The festival featured several fringe theatre productions that pushed artistic boundaries.

Origin of fringe

Middle English, frenge (edge)

Examples of fringe in a sentence

  • Wildflowers grew on the fringe of the meadow.
  • The lampshade was adorned with a delicate fringe.
  • Her dress was decorated with a silver fringe.
  • The fringe of the art community embraces experimental work.
  • Fringe groups often have radical ideas.
  • Her fringe was the talk of the party.

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  1. French:marge, marginal, ...
  2. German:Rand, randständig, ...
  3. Italian:margine, alternativo, ...
  4. Spanish:periferia, alternativo, ...
  5. Portuguese:periferia, alternativo, ...
  6. Chinese:边缘, 非主流的, ...
  7. Japanese:周辺, フリンジの, ...
  8. Arabic:هامِش, هامِشِي, ...
  9. Hebrew:שׁוּלַיִם, שׁוּלִי, ...
  10. Russian:окраина, маргинальный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:околиця, альтернативний, ...
  12. Hindi:हाशिया, अपरंपरागत, ...

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