n.
The central or principal vein of a leaf.
midrib
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A thickening along the central part of a bronze blade to strengthen it.
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The primary rib or midvein of a leaf or leaflet.
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The noun has one meaning:
Meaning #1:
the vein in the center of a leaf
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