parallel–veined

adjective par·al·lel–veined \ˌpa-rə-ˌlel-ˈvānd, -ləl-\

Definition of PARALLEL-VEINED

of a leaf

: having veins arranged nearly parallel to one another — see venation illustration — compare net-veined

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1861

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