Definition of VENATION

venation

Meanings

Plural: venations

Noun

  • (botany) the arrangement of veins in a leaf
  • (zoology) the system of venous blood vessels in an animal
  • The arrangement of veins in a leaf, wing, or similar structure.
  • The hunting of wild animals.

Origin / Etymology

From Latin vēna (“vein”) + -ation.

Synonyms

venous blood system

Scrabble Score: 11

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Words With Friends Score: 14

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