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nervule

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ner·​vule | \ ˈnər(ˌ)vyül \
plural -s

Definition of nervule

1 : a small nerve
2 : nervure

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History and Etymology for nervule

probably from (assumed) New Latin nervulus, from Latin nervus sinew, nerve + -ulus

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“Nervule.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nervule. Accessed 20 Jan. 2021.

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