vein | (noun) one of the horny ribs that stiffen and support the wing of an insect | Synonyms: nervure |
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(noun) a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart | Synonyms: vena, venous blood vessel |
(noun) a distinctive style or manner | - |
(noun) a layer of ore between layers of rock | Synonyms: mineral vein |
(noun) any of the vascular bundles or ribs that form the branching framework of conducting and supporting tissues in a leaf or other plant organ | Synonyms: nervure |
(verb) make a veinlike pattern | - |
veinal | (adjective) relating to the veins of plants | - |
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veined | (adjective) having or showing markings that resemble veins | Synonyms: veinlike, venose |
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veinlike | (adjective) having or showing markings that resemble veins | Synonyms: veined, venose |
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