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Venous

VE'NOUS, a. [L. venosus, from vena, a vein.] 1. Pertaining to a vein or to veins; contained in veins; as venous blood, which is distinguishable from arterial blood by its darker color. 2. In botany, veined. A...

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VE'NOUS, a. [L. venosus, from vena, a vein.]

1. Pertaining to a vein or to veins; contained in veins; as venous blood, which is distinguishable from arterial blood by its darker color.

2. In botany, veined. A venous leaf, has vessels branching, or variously divided, over its surface.

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