veinagen.
/ˈveɪnɪdʒ/, U.S. /ˈveɪnɪdʒ/ Veins (in various senses) collectively; a system, network, or pattern of veins. Also figurative.
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the world > space > relative position > inclination > divergence > [noun] > ramification > a ramified thing or system
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1840 Gentleman's Mag. Jan. 26/2 The most costly Parisian marble, which is diversified by every conceivable veinage.
1875 R. D. Blackmore Alice Lorraine xlviii Therefore one might see the rich fruit..with russet veinage mellowing.
1881 R. D. Blackmore Christowell (1882) II. ii. 24 His housekeeper, following quickly the veinage of his thoughts,..called back from the top of the back stairs.
1904 Academy 23 Apr. 454/2 There is a veinage of supernaturalism through the book.
1947 Amer. Biol. Teacher 9 181/2 Each examinee..was to describe in writing the characteristics of the leaf veinage, and to give a brief description of the flower.
2004 Sydney Morning Herald (Nexis) 8 May 3 Not one of the women..has lost her girlish figure. I see no stretch marks, no extra veinage, no squidgy tummy.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2017; most recently modified version published online December 2021).
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