Greek Meaning of vein
φλέβα
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Definitions and Meaning of vein in English
vein (n)
a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart
a distinctive style or manner
any of the vascular bundles or ribs that form the branching framework of conducting and supporting tissues in a leaf or other plant organ
a layer of ore between layers of rock
one of the horny ribs that stiffen and support the wing of an insect
vein (v)
make a veinlike pattern
vein (n.)
One of the vessels which carry blood, either venous or arterial, to the heart. See Artery, 2.
One of the similar branches of the framework of a leaf.
One of the ribs or nervures of the wings of insects. See Venation.
A narrow mass of rock intersecting other rocks, and filling inclined or vertical fissures not corresponding with the stratification; a lode; a dike; -- often limited, in the language of miners, to a mineral vein or lode, that is, to a vein which contains useful minerals or ores.
A fissure, cleft, or cavity, as in the earth or other substance.
A streak or wave of different color, appearing in wood, and in marble and other stones; variegation.
A train of association, thoughts, emotions, or the like; a current; a course.
Peculiar temper or temperament; tendency or turn of mind; a particular disposition or cast of genius; humor; strain; quality; also, manner of speech or action; as, a rich vein of humor; a satirical vein.
vein (v. t.)
To form or mark with veins; to fill or cover with veins.
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φλέβα
a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart, a distinctive style or manner, any of the vascular bundles or ribs that form the branch
τρόπος,λειτουργία,στυλ,τόνος,μόδα,φρασεολογία,διεύθυνση,αρχαϊσμός,ιδιωματισμός,συνδήλωση
No antonyms found.
veilless => Διαφανής, veiling => πέπλο, veiled plate => Σκεπαστή πλάκα, veiled accusation => Συγκαλυμμένη κατηγορία, veiled => συγκαλυμμένο,
