nervure

noun — 3 senses

nervure

noun

UK /ˈnəːvj(ʊ)ə/

Etymology Borrowed from French nervure.

1

Biology, Natural sciences, Zoology A vein in the wing of an insect.

2

Biology, Botany, Natural sciences Archaic Any of the veins that form the branching framework of conducting and supporting tissues in a leaf or other plant organ.

3

Architecture One of the ribs in a groined vault; a projecting moulding.

Synonyms
vein
Derived terms
nervule, nervuration

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