nervure

Other forms: nervures

Definitions of nervure

1. noun

   any of the vascular bundles or ribs that form the branching framework of conducting and supporting tissues in a leaf or other plant organ
   synonyms: vein

   types:

   midrib, midvein

   the vein in the center of a leaf

   type of:

   fibrovascular bundle, vascular bundle, vascular strand

   a unit strand of the vascular system in stems and leaves of higher plants consisting essentially of xylem and phloem
2. noun

   one of the horny ribs that stiffen and support the wing of an insect
   synonyms: vein

   type of:

   rib

   a riblike supporting or strengthening part of an animal or plant