nervule
nervule · nervules
A minor, nonsupporting vein in a leaf of a plantA minor, nonsupporting vein in a leaf of a plant; a branch vein of a nervure (supporting vein) or of another nervule.
Meaning
2 sensesA minor, nonsupporting vein in a leaf of a plant; a branch vein of a nervure (supporting vein) or of another nervule.
A minor vein in a wing of an insect.
Origin
From either nervure + -ule or nerve + -ule.From either nervure + -ule or nerve + -ule.
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