veiny

Meanings

• adjective

  Descriptive term for the pattern of thin, branching blood vessels visible beneath the surface of the skin.

  - "The old man's veiny hands trembled as he held the letter."
  - "Her veiny legs were a sign of her advanced age."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with veiny
canny , dainty , fanny , janny , kanny , lanny , manny , nanny , ranny , sanny , tanny , wanny

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Variants

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veinier , veiniest , veiny

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Etymology

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From Old French 'vene' meaning 'vein' and the suffix '-y' which denotes the state or quality of.

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Trivia

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1. The human body contains about 60,000 miles of blood vessels, including 20,000 miles of veins.

2. Veins carry deoxygenated blood to the heart, while arteries carry oxygenated blood away from the heart.

3. The largest vein in the human body is the superior vena cava, which returns blood from the upper body to the heart.

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Related Concepts

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1. capillaries: Small blood vessels that form the final part of the circulatory system, connecting arterioles to venules.

2. venous system: The part of the circulatory system that carries deoxygenated blood from the body back to the heart.

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Culture

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In literature, veiny is often used to describe aging or worn-out characters, highlighting their fragility and vulnerability.

How to Memorize "veiny"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a hand with prominent veins, especially when it is contracted or tense.

2. associate
   

   - Connect the word 'veiny' with the image of an aging or fragile person.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the sentence: 'Veiny hands show the signs of age.'

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