venosus
- adjective
- /vɪˈnoʊsəs/
- Specialized
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venoso
- 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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Having many visible thin lines or ridges under the skin, often on arms
A word used in plant and animal names to show clear veins on leaves
About the veins in a plant's leaves or stem
Showing many thin lines like those in leaves or marble
Having lines and marks like those on a leaf or marble
Having thin lines like the veins in leaves or insect wings
A pattern of thin lines like those on a leaf or in marble
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.