nervure

UK /ˈnəːvj(ʊ)ə/ US /ˈnəːvj(ʊ)ə/

noun 3

Definitions

noun

A vein in the wing of an insect.

Any of the veins that form the branching framework of conducting and supporting tissues in a leaf or other plant organ.

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

noun — one of the horny ribs that stiffen and support the wing of a

noun — any of the vascular bundles or ribs that form the branching

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