midrib
noun/ˈmɪdrɪb/
Frequency rank: #19,686 most common English word
Meaning
The central vein or rib running along the middle of a leaf from stem to tip.
Example sentence
The botanist traced the midrib running down the center of the leaf to study its structure.
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