Midrib Synonyms

mĭdrĭb
The vein in the center of a leaf
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. midvein

Words Related to Midrib

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Related:

  1. venation
  2. calyx
  3. inflorescence
  4. sepal
  5. mid-rib
  6. pinnate
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Midrib Sentence Examples

  • The midrib has a strong band of stereom above and below.

  • The leaf consists of a central midrib, several cells thick, and two wings, one cell thick.

  • The leaf has a broadly sheathing base succeeded by a short stalk bearing the pitcher, which represents a much enlarged midrib with a winglike lamina.

  • The centre of the leaf is often occupied by a midrib consisting of several layers of cells.

  • In it no fruit is produced, and the pistil consists merely of sessile leaves, the limb of each being green and folded, with a narrow prolongation upwards, as if from the midrib, and ending in a thickened portion.

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