veined

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In the 1970s, geologists confirmed what a local bush pilot long suspected: The red-stained creeks that veined the tundra hinted at a massive mineral deposit.

From Salon • Nov. 15, 2023

A swath of bright-green, veined leaves, kidney-shaped around a central stem, with rounded, saw-toothed edges.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 11, 2022

Inspiration was often derived from nature and the designs frequently featured a central circle and recurring themes like veined leaves or hearts.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2022

Crouching down, I saw that the sandy-colored stone was delicately veined and faintly translucent.

From New York Times • Mar. 4, 2021

It held a number of small plants, all of them the same kind, with stringy roots and dark, veined green leaves that looked like mint.

From "Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH" by Robert C. O'Brien