Veined: meaning, definitions and examples

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veined

 

[ veɪnd ]

Verb / Adjective
Context #1 | Verb

in anatomy

Having veins or vein-like markings.

Synonyms

marked with veins, vein-like, veined pattern

Examples of usage

  • The leaf is veined with delicate lines of red and green.
  • His hands were heavily veined, showing the signs of aging.
Context #2 | Adjective

in cooking

Having thin lines of fat running through the meat.

Synonyms

marbled, streaked with fat

Examples of usage

  • The steak was perfectly veined, making it juicy and flavorful.
  • The cheese had a beautifully veined texture, adding depth to the flavor.

Translations

Translations of the word "veined" in other languages:

🇵🇹 veiado

🇮🇳 शिरायुक्त

🇩🇪 geädert

🇮🇩 berurat

🇺🇦 жильований

🇵🇱 żyłkowany

🇯🇵 脈のある

🇫🇷 veiné

🇪🇸 venado

🇹🇷 damarlı

🇰🇷 정맥이 있는

🇸🇦 عرقي

🇨🇿 žilkovaný

🇸🇰 žilkovaný

🇨🇳 有脉的

🇸🇮 žilav

🇮🇸 æðótt

🇰🇿 күрделі

🇬🇪 ღილებიანი

🇦🇿 damarlı

🇲🇽 venado

Etymology

The word 'veined' originates from the Old French word 'veine' which means 'a vein'. The term has been used in various contexts, from anatomy to cooking, to describe the presence of vein-like patterns or markings. Over time, 'veined' has become commonly used in describing textures and patterns that resemble veins or thin lines, adding depth and character to the object being described.

See also: vein, veining, veinous, veins, veiny, venose.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,511, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.