midrib Synonyms & Antonyms
/ˈmɪdrɪb/
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Midrib as a Noun
1
The strengthened vein down the middle of a flower petal or simple leaf or leaflet.
2
The continuation of the petiole of a pinnately compound leaf around which the leaflets attach.
3
The shaft of a feather.
Word Forms & Grammar
midrib (plural midribs)
Words That Rhyme With Midrib
Origin of Midrib
From mid- + rib.
Midrib: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈmɪdrɪb/ |
| Meaning | The strengthened vein down the middle of a flower petal or simple leaf or leaflet |
| Plural | midribs |