veinlet

noun

vein·​let ˈvān-lət How to pronounce veinlet (audio)
: a small vein

Word History

Etymology

vein entry 1 + -let

First Known Use

1831, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of veinlet was in 1831

Dictionary Entries Near veinlet

Cite this Entry

“Veinlet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/veinlet. Accessed 14 Oct. 2024.

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