midrib
/'midrib/
Definition
- Noun:
- The central vein of a leaf: The midrib is the main, central vein running from the base to the tip of a leaf. It provides structural support and transports fluids.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The caterpillar was crawling along the prominent midrib of the oak leaf.
- Botanists often study the pattern of smaller veins branching from the midrib.
Advanced Usage
- In botanical description: The term is used to describe leaf morphology.
- The leaf is characterized by a strong, straight midrib with pinnate venation.
Variants and Related Words
- Midvein (noun): A synonym for midrib, often used interchangeably in botany.
- Primary vein (noun): Another technical term for the main central vein.
Synonyms
- Central vein: The principal vein running through the center of a leaf.
- Costa: A technical term, especially used in describing ferns and some other plants.
Related Phrases
- (to be) along the midrib: Describes position or movement following the central vein.
- The insect's eggs were laid neatly along the midrib.
Related Idioms
- This is a specific botanical term and is not typically used in idiomatic expressions.
Noun
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the vein in the center of a leaf
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