multi-veined
|mul-ti-veined|
/ˌmʌltiˈveɪnd/
having many veins
Etymology
'multi-veined' is a Modern English compound formed from the prefix 'multi-' (from Latin 'multus', meaning 'many') and 'veined' (adjectival form of 'vein', from Old French 'veine' and Latin 'vena', meaning 'vein').
'vein' entered English via Old French 'veine' from Latin 'vena'; the productive prefix 'multi-' comes from Latin 'multus'. The compound 'multi-veined' was formed in Modern English by combining these elements to describe something with many veins.
Initially it meant simply 'having many veins' (literally), and this literal sense has been retained in modern usage, typically in botanical or anatomical contexts.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having many veins or veins that are numerous and clearly visible (often said of leaves, wings, or anatomical structures).
The botanist examined the multi-veined leaves under the microscope.
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Last updated: 2025/08/19 01:19