noun
midrib
Midrib (noun) means the thickened central vein running down a leaf or petal.
noun
1
The thickened central vein running down a leaf or petal.
2
The extension of the stalk of a pinnately compound leaf, along which the leaflets are attached.
3
The central stem running through a feather.
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midvein
rachis
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What is the meaning of midrib?
"midrib" (noun) means the thickened central vein running down a leaf or petal.
What is another word for midrib?
Other words for "midrib" include midvein, rachis.
What are the different meanings of midrib?
"midrib" has 3 main meanings: 1. The thickened central vein running down a leaf or petal; 2. The extension of the stalk of a pinnately compound leaf, along which the leaflets are attached; 3. The central stem running through a feather.
