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English
Noun
nervure (plural nervures)

1. botany Any of the vascular bundles that form the branching framework of conducting and supporting tissues in a leaf or other plant organ.
2. zoology One of the chitinous ribs that stiffen and support the wing of an insect.

Synonyms
vein

Category:Phytotomy
Category:Zootomy

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