vein, nervure
(noun) one of the horny ribs that stiffen and support the wing of an insect
vein, nervure
(noun) any of the vascular bundles or ribs that form the branching framework of conducting and supporting tissues in a leaf or other plant organ
Source: WordNet® 3.1
nervure (plural nervures)
A vein in the wing of an insect.
(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.
• (vein): vein
Source: Wiktionary
Nerv"ure, n. Etym: [F. See Nerve.]
1. (Bot.)
Definition: One of the nerves of leaves.
2. (Zoöl.)
Definition: One of the chitinous supports, or veins, in the wings of incests.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
18 April 2025
(noun) the crease at the junction of the inner part of the thigh with the trunk together with the adjacent region and often including the external genitals
According to Guinness World Records, the largest coffee press is 230 cm (7 ft 6 in) in height and 72 cm (2 ft 4 in) in diameter and was created by Salzillo Tea and Coffee (Spain) in Murcia, Spain, in February 2007. The cafetière consists of a stainless steel container, a filtering piston, and a superior lid.
