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nervule

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

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noun

Meaning 1

A minor, nonsupporting vein in a leaf of a plant; a branch vein of a nervure (supporting vein) or of another nervule.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: biology, botany, natural-sciences

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noun

Meaning 2

A minor vein in a wing of an insect.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: biology, entomology, natural-sciences

Examples

  • 2003, W. J. Holland, Cassia B. Farkas (editor), Field Guide to Butterflies, Revised and Updated Edition, page 12, The branches of these compound veins are known as nervules. The median vein always has three nervules. The nervules of the subcostal veins branch up and outward, with from four to five subcostal nervules, toward the costal margin and the apex of the forewing.

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History

Etymology

From either nervure + -ule or nerve + -ule.