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1. (n.) nervure
a vein, as of a leaf or the wing of an insect.
Etymology: (1810–20; < F: rib. See nerve , -ure)
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1. (noun) vein, nervure
any of the vascular bundles or ribs that form the branching framework of conducting and supporting tissues in a leaf or other plant organ
2. (noun) vein, nervure
one of the horny ribs that stiffen and support the wing of an insect
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1. (noun) nervure
one of the nerves of leaves
2. (noun) nervure
one of the chitinous supports, or veins, in the wings of incests
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