 nervure |
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| 1. | [ noun ] (botany,zoology) one of the vascular bundles or ribs that form the branching framework of conducting and supporting tissues in a leaf or other plant organ | |
| Synonyms: | vein | |
| Related terms: | vascular_bundle rib midrib | |
| 2. | [ noun ] (zoology) one of the horny ribs that stiffen and support the wing of an insect | |
| Synonyms: | vein | |
| Related terms: | rib | |
| Similar spelling: |
nerveroot |
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