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veinous

|vein-ous|

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/ˈveɪnəs/

full of veins

Etymology
Etymology Information

'veinous' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'venosus,' where 'vena' meant 'vein.'

Historical Evolution

'venosus' transformed into the Old French word 'veinos,' and eventually became the modern English word 'veinous.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'full of veins,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

having many veins or vein-like structures.

The leaf was veinous, with intricate patterns visible.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42