parallel-veined
|par-al-lel-veined|
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/ˈpærəˌlɛl veɪnd/
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/ˈpærəlɛl veɪnd/
veins running parallel
Etymology
Etymology Information
'parallel-veined' originates from the combination of 'parallel,' from the Greek 'parallēlos,' meaning 'beside one another,' and 'veined,' from the Latin 'vēna,' meaning 'vein.'
Historical Evolution
'parallel-veined' combines the English word 'parallel' with 'veined,' forming a descriptive term for certain plant leaves.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it described the vein structure in leaves, and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having veins that run parallel to each other, typically used to describe the leaf structure of certain plants.
The leaves of grasses are parallel-veined.
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Last updated: 2025/05/03 16:35