rivulose

/rɪˈvjuːloʊs/

Definitions

1. adjective

Having or resembling leaf veins that are parallel to the margins of the leaf.

“The rivulose pattern of the leaf made it a unique species in the botanical world.”

2. noun

A character in a rivulete, or a small rivulet, especially in the context of leaf venation.

“The scientist studied the rivulose of the newly discovered plant species.”

Synonyms

  • parallel-veined
  • veined

Antonyms

  • branching-veined
  • unveined