About The Word Nervure

Bay Area Crosswords

Learn about the word Nervure to help solve your crossword puzzle. Discover Nervure definitions and meaning, origins, synonyms, related terms and more at the free Crossword Dictionary.

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.

More Crossword Puzzle Words

A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z

Cross Word Of The Day

  • Modicon ‐ trade name for an oral contraceptive containing estradiol and…
  • Cross-fertilize ‐ cause to undergo cross-fertilization; cross with [v] undergo…
  • Hood ornament ‐ an ornament on the front of the hood of a car emblematic of the…
  • Vasarely ‐ French painter (born in Hungary) who was a pioneer of op art…
  • Congolese ‐ a native or inhabitant of the Republic of Congo [adj] of or relating…
  • Biotechnology ‐ the branch of engineering science in which biological science…
  • Confusingly ‐ in a bewildering and confusing manner; "her situation was bewilderingly…
  • Newmarket ‐ a gambling card game in which chips are placed on the ace and…
  • Have words ‐ censure severely or angrily; "The mother scolded the child for…
  • Unchangingness ‐ the quality of being unchangeable; having a marked tendency to…