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mid·rib

 (mĭd′rĭb′)
n.
The central or principal vein of a leaf.
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midrib

(ˈmɪdˌrɪb)
n
(Botany) the main vein of a leaf, running down the centre of the blade
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mid•rib

(ˈmɪdˌrɪb)

n.
the central or middle rib of a leaf.
[1690–1700]
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mid·rib

(mĭd′rĭb′)
The central or main vein of a leaf. See more at leaf.
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.midrib - the vein in the center of a leafmidrib - the vein in the center of a leaf  
nervure, vein - any of the vascular bundles or ribs that form the branching framework of conducting and supporting tissues in a leaf or other plant organ
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The petioles, midribs of large leaves and young tender shoots are bored by newly hatched larvae.
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In the species analyzed herein, the total number of secretory ducts found in the midrib parenchyma was correlated positively with the midrib width and the total leaf area, i.e., wider midribs indicate a greater number of secretory ducts.
The peeled midribs of the large leaves are a crisp and worthwhile vegetable in their own right, chopped and raw in any sort of salad, or pickled.
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She buys the leaves from Asia Market in Manhattan's Chinatown, about a dozen a pack with the midribs cut out, folded like tablecloths.
This European plant has the added attraction of distinctive white midribs and veins on its prominent, arrow–shaped leaves.
Created using the midribs of coconut fronds, these charts were not referred to during the voyage.
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