la
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
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Blood flows through the veins towards the heart.
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The nurse looked for a vein for the test.
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The veins stood out on his hands.
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She has an artistic streak that runs in the family.
¡ finas !
How fine the veins of this leaf are!
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