midrib
midrib
Definition
mid·rib (mid′rib′)
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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