midvein

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English

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Etymology

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From mid- +‎ vein.

Noun

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midvein (plural midveins)

  1. (botany) The main vein of a simple leaf or leaflet, running from the petiole to its apex, and from which the other veins usually spread.
    Synonyms: midrib, middle rib
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