Venation (Noun)
Meaning 1
(botany) the arrangement of veins in a leaf.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The distinctive venation of the maple leaf makes it easily recognizable as a member of the Acer genus.
- The venation of the plant can be an important characteristic in identifying its species.
- Botanists often study the venation patterns of leaves to better understand the evolutionary relationships between different plant species.
- The venation of palm fronds is typically reticulate, with many veins branching out from a central midrib.
- The unique venation of the ginkgo leaf, with its distinctive fan shape and dichotomous branching, is one of its most notable features.
Meaning 2
(zoology) the system of venous blood vessels in an animal.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.