Definition of vein

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Vein (n.) One of the similar branches of the framework of a leaf.

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Chimney :: Chimney (n.) A body of ore, usually of elongated form, extending downward in a vein..
Whinstone :: Whinstone (n.) A provincial name given in England to basaltic rocks, and applied by miners to other kind of dark-colored unstratified rocks which resist the point of the pick. -- for example, to masses of chert. Whin-dikes, and whin-sills, are names sometimes given to veins or beds of basalt..
Jugular :: "Jugular (a.) Of or pertaining to the throat or neck; as, the jugular vein..
Sole :: Sole (n.) The seat or bottom of a mine; -- applied to horizontal veins or lodes.
Cloud :: Cloud (n.) A dark vein or spot on a lighter material, as in marble; hence, a blemish or defect; as, a cloud upon one's reputation; a cloud on a title..
Bonny :: Bonny (n.) A round and compact bed of ore, or a distinct bed, not communicating with a vein..
Bonanza :: Bonanza (n.) In mining, a rich mine or vein of silver or gold; hence, anything which is a mine of wealth or yields a large income..
Cirsocele :: Cirsocele (n.) The varicose dilatation of the spermatic vein.
Hade :: Hade (v. i.) To deviate from the vertical; -- said of a vein, fault, or lode..
Vein :: Vein (n.) A train of association, thoughts, emotions, or the like; a current; a course..
Pampiniform :: Pampiniform (a.) In the form of tendrils; -- applied especially to the spermatic and ovarian veins.
Sanguiferous :: Sanguiferous (a.) Conveying blood; as, sanguiferous vessels, i. e., the arteries, veins, capillaries..
Rosetta Wood :: Rosetta wood () An east Indian wood of a reddish orange color, handsomely veined with darker marks. It is occasionally used for cabinetwork..
Hitch :: Hitch (n.) A small dislocation of a bed or vein.
Vaginervose :: Vaginervose (a.) Having the nerves, or veins, placed in apparent disorder..
Emissary :: Emissary (a.) Applied to the veins which pass out of the cranium through apertures in its walls.
Ramification :: Ramification (n.) A small branch or offshoot proceeding from a main stock or channel; as, the ramifications of an artery, vein, or nerve..
Rake-vein :: Rake-vein (n.) See Rake, a mineral vein..
Cloud :: Cloud (v. t.) To mark with, or darken in, veins or sports; to variegate with colors; as, to cloud yarn..
Lance :: Lance (v. t.) To open with a lancet; to pierce; as, to lance a vein or an abscess..
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