veiny
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of veiny
Example Sentences
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I’m not sobbing because Zverev won or because my hands remind me of my grandmother’s, though slightly less waxy, veiny and spotted.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 20, 2024
Rhodotus palmatus is both veiny and gelatinous and like Bleeding Tooth, it excretes a golden, sometimes ruby goo.
From Salon ● Apr. 30, 2023
“Have you seen these? They’re called kintsugi,” he said, pulling up photos of delicate, Japanese pottery pieces that had been shattered then pieced back together, their veiny seams glimmering.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 6, 2023
Storks and turkey vultures urinate on their legs to keep cool, for example, and kangaroos lick their veiny forearms to keep them moist.
From Science Magazine ● Jan. 17, 2023
“Look at all the lovely gifts you brought me,” the witch gushed, clasping her veiny hands together.
From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull
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