NERVURES

Noun

nervures

plural of nervure

Source: Wiktionary


NERVURE

Nerv"ure, n. Etym: [F. See Nerve.]

1. (Bot.)

Definition: One of the nerves of leaves.

2. (Zoƶl.)

Definition: One of the chitinous supports, or veins, in the wings of incests.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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