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intervein

adj · verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Between veins.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

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2

verb

Meaning 2

To form veins mutually with.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

Examples

  • 1810/1835, William Wordsworth, Guide to the Lakes With this blue or grey colour is frequently intermixed a red tinge, proceeding from the iron that interveins the stone, and impregnates the soil.

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History

Etymology

From inter- + vein.