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veinous

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

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  • /ˈveɪ.nəs/
  • rhymes with -eɪnəs

1

adj

Meaning 1

Having prominent veins.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: veiny

Antonyms: none provided

2

adj

Meaning 2

From, or related to veins.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • I do a veinous draw once a month at the doctor's lab.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: venous, venal

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From vein + -ous.

Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Italian: venoso — having veins
  • Turkish: damarlı — having veins