Meaning : A blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart.
Example :
All veins except the pulmonary vein carry unaerated blood.
Synonyms : vena, venous blood vessel
Meaning : A distinctive style or manner.
Example :
He continued in this vein for several minutes.
Meaning : 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 : nervure
Meaning : A layer of ore between layers of rock.
Synonyms : mineral vein
Meaning : One of the horny ribs that stiffen and support the wing of an insect.
Synonyms : nervure