Vein

noun

veɪn

Noun

a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart
“all veins except the pulmonary vein carry unaerated blood”
Similar:Vena
a distinctive style or manner
“he continued in this vein for several minutes”
Type of:Style
one of the horny ribs that stiffen and support the wing of an insect
Similar:Nervure
Type of:Rib
any of the vascular bundles or ribs that form the branching framework of conducting and supporting tissues in a leaf or other plant organ
Similar:Nervure
a layer of ore between layers of rock
Type of:Formation