nervure

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Synonyms: nervule

Antonyms: nervule

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Noun

1. {{topics|en|Body parts}} {{lb|en|zoology}} A [[vein]] in the wing of an [[insect]].
2. {{lb|en|botany|now|_|rare}} Any of the [[vein]]s that form the branching framework of conducting and supporting tissues in a leaf or other plant organ.
3. {{lb|en|architecture}} One of the [[rib]]s in a [[groined]] [[vault]]; a projecting moulding.

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