nervure, n.
(nervures)
(nervures)
one of the horny ribs that stiffen and support the wing of an insect
<noun.animal>
nervure vein
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any of the vascular bundles or ribs that form the branching framework of conducting and supporting tissues in a leaf or other plant organ
<noun.plant>
nervure vein
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derivationally related form
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