venosus
- adjective
- /vɪˈnoʊsəs/
- Specialized
- The orchid was named venosus because of its strikingly veined petals.
Examples
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In the species name Rana venosus, venosus describes the frog's distinctive skin pattern.
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Botanists often use venosus to indicate leaves with prominent veins in Latin names.
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The venosus leaves of the plant are striking.
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In botany, venosus refers to species with distinct veins.
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The orchid was named venosus because of its strikingly veined petals.
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In the species name Rana venosus, it describes the frog's distinctive skin pattern.
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Botanists often use venosus to indicate leaves with prominent veins in scientific terminology.
Synonyms
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3.9
Having many visible thin lines or ridges under the skin, often on arms
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4.4
Having lines and marks like those on a leaf or marble
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8.2
Showing many thin lines like those in leaves or marble
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9.7
A word used in plant and animal names to show clear veins on leaves
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6.8
A pattern of thin lines like those on a leaf or in marble
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9.9
About the veins in a plant's leaves or stem
Having thin lines like the veins in leaves or insect wings
Compounds
Surface Forms
Etymology
Venosus comes from the Latin root vena, meaning 'vein', and is often used in scientific names to point to a 'veined' look. So when you see venosus in a plant or animal name, it tells you the leaves, petals, or skin have clear veins.