midrib

[ mid-rib ]

nounBotany.

the central or middle rib of a leaf.

Origin of midrib

First recorded in 1690–1700; mid- + rib¹

Words Nearby midrib

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How to use midrib in a sentence

Another species—D. hypoglossum—is characterised by the leaflets of the midrib bearing still smaller leaflets in the same manner.
The Sea Shore | William S. Furneaux
It has no midrib or air-vessels, and the fruit is contained in forked receptacles at the tips of the branches.
The Sea Shore | William S. Furneaux
It has a fibrous root, and a stalked, lanceolate, entire frond with a distinct midrib throughout.
The Sea Shore | William S. Furneaux
"Now for the feathering," and Yan showed Sam how to split the midrib of a turkey feather and separate the vane.
Two Little Savages | Ernest Thompson Seton
Most of the lobes are attached to the wing of the midrib by a broad base: the lower ones sometimes have a short stalk.
Beautiful Ferns | Daniel Cady Eaton

British Dictionary definitions for midrib

midrib

/ (ˈmɪdˌrɪb) /

noun

the main vein of a leaf, running down the centre of the blade

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Scientific definitions for midrib

midrib

[ mĭd′rĭb′ ]

The central or main vein of a leaf, as in eudicots, magnoliids, and ferns. Midribs generally protrude from the underside of leaves with pinnate venation. See more at venation.

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