midrib
English
noun
Definitions
- (botany) The strengthened vein down the middle of a flower petal or simple leaf or leaflet.
- (botany) The continuation of the petiole of a pinnately compound leaf around which the leaflets attach.
Etymology
Prefix from English rib.
Origin
English
rib
Gloss
Timeline
Distribution of cognates by language
Geogrpahic distribution of cognates
Cognates and derived terms
- Dogrib English
- baldrib English
- forerib English
- midribbed English
- rib English
- rib-tickling English
- ribband English
- ribber English
- ribbing English
- ribby English
- ribgrass English
- ribless English
- riblet English
- riblike English
- ribroast English
- ribsteak English
- ribwich English
- ribwork English
- ribwort English
- rib Middle English