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midrib Definition

mid·rib (midrib′)

noun

the central vein, or rib, of a leaf, usually running from the stem to the apex
midrib Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • leave: Only the midribs of the leaves were left by the time they had finished!

Converse of object

  • have: These support multitudes of large and glossy dark green narrow leaves which are silver gray beneath and have a yellow midrib.

Adjective modifier

  • prominent: Large fleshy leaves with a prominent midrib, tall woody stem, strings of green flowers turning to brown seedpods.
  • red: Metallic blue green with red midribs on red stalks, these leaves are magnificent.
  • yellow: These support multitudes of large and glossy dark green narrow leaves which are silver gray beneath and have a yellow midrib.

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