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Nervure

Nervure Meaning & Definition
Nervure Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Nervure?

[n] one of the horny ribs that stiffen and support the wing of an insect
[n] one of the vascular bundles or ribs that form the branching framework of conducting and supporting tissues in a leaf or other plant organ

Synonyms | Synonyms for Nervure: vein | vein

Related Terms | Find terms related to Nervure:

See Also | midrib | rib | rib

Nervure In Webster's Dictionary

\Nerv"ure\, n. [F. See {Nerve}.] 1. (Bot.) One of the nerves of leaves. 2. (Zo["o]l.) One of the chitinous supports, or veins, in the wings of incests.

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