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midrib

noun mid·rib \ˈmid-ˌrib\

Definition of MIDRIB

:  the central vein of a leaf
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First Known Use of MIDRIB

circa 1793

Rhymes with MIDRIB

ad-lib, corncrib, false rib, sahib, true rib
MIDRIB Defined for Kids

midrib

noun mid·rib \ˈmid-ˌrib\

Definition of MIDRIB for Kids

:  the central vein of a leaf

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