Nervure
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈnəːvj(ʊ)ə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Nervure is a noun meaning (zoology) A vein in the wing of an insect.
Meaning
(zoology) A vein in the wing of an insect.
More Meanings
- (botany, now rare) Any of the veins that form the branching framework of conducting and supporting tissues in a leaf or other plant organ.
- (architecture) One of the ribs in a groined vault; a projecting moulding.
Word Forms
- nervures
Synonyms for nervure
Depending on context, synonyms include vein.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include vein, subcostal, submedian, nervule, neuron, nerve.
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