word
Vein
Vayn
/ˈveɪn/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
vein
Dictionary meaning
One of the horny ribs that stiffen and support the wing of an insect.
Examples
- All veins except the pulmonary vein carry unaerated blood.
- They continued in this vein for several minutes.
Synonyms: nervure
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