veined

Example Sentences

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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

Crocodile — a variety whose ivy-shaped green and red leaves are so distinctly veined they look scaled — is one of his favorites.

From New York Times • Jul. 28, 2021

It was the pale one, its scales the color of butter cream, veined with whorls of gold and bronze, and Dany could feel the heat of it.

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin