net-veined

adjective

ˈnet-ˌvānd

: having veins arranged in a fine network

a net-veined leaf

see venation illustration compare parallel-veined

net venation noun

Word History

First Known Use

1860, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of net-veined was in 1860

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Nettuno

net-veined

net weaver

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net-veined

adjective

ˈnet-ˈvānd

: having veins that branch and come together again to form a network

dicotyledons have net-veined leaves

compare parallel-veined

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