veined
Example Sentences
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In the 1970s, geologists confirmed what a local bush pilot long suspected: The red-stained creeks that veined the tundra hinted at a massive mineral deposit.
From Salon ● Nov. 15, 2023
A swath of bright-green, veined leaves, kidney-shaped around a central stem, with rounded, saw-toothed edges.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 11, 2022
Inspiration was often derived from nature and the designs frequently featured a central circle and recurring themes like veined leaves or hearts.
From BBC ● Apr. 15, 2022
Crocodile — a variety whose ivy-shaped green and red leaves are so distinctly veined they look scaled — is one of his favorites.
From New York Times ● Jul. 28, 2021
His pointed beard was veined with white, as were his eyebrows, arched like poisonous centipedes.
From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin
