veined
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/veɪnd/
(vein)
blood vessel
Etymology
Etymology Information
'veined' originates from the Middle English word 'vein,' which comes from the Old French 'veine,' derived from the Latin 'vena,' meaning 'a blood vessel or channel.'
Historical Evolution
'vein' changed from the Old French word 'veine' and eventually became the modern English word 'vein.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a blood vessel or channel,' but over time it evolved to describe patterns resembling veins.
Meanings by Part of Speech
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