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crossvein

noun

Definition of crossvein

1 : a vein (as in a mine) that crosses or intersects an older, larger, or more productive vein
2 : any vein in an insect's wing extending transversely to the longitudinal veins

History and Etymology for crossvein

cross entry 3 + vein

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