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feminine

/ˈbena/

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Translation

vein

Word origin

From Latin vena ('blood vessel, vein'), of uncertain earlier origin. The word passed unchanged into English as 'vein' through Old French.

Origin: Latin
Root: vena
English cognates: vein, venous

Grammar

Genderfeminine

Pluralvenas

Examples

Blood flows through the veins towards the heart.

The nurse looked for a vein for the test.

The veins stood out on his hands.

She has an artistic streak that runs in the family.

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How fine the veins of this leaf are!

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This word is part of lesson 58.