Found 2 items, similar to nervure.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: nervure nervure n 1: any of the vascular bundles or ribs that form the branching framework of conducting and supporting tissues in a leaf or other plant organ [syn: vein] 2: one of the horny ribs that stiffen and support the wing of an insect [syn: vein]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Nervure Nervure \Nerv"ure\ (n[~e]rv"[-u]r), n. [F. See Nerve.] 1. (Bot.) One of the nerves of leaves. [1913 Webster] 2. (Zo["o]l.) One of the chitinous supports, or veins, in the wings of insects. [1913 Webster]