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Definition of veiny

veiny

/ˈveɪ.ni/
vein · y
Adverb:veinily
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veiny Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Having prominent, visible, or numerous veins, especially on the surface of the body or on a plant leaf.

Example

"Years of manual labor had left the carpenter with strong, veiny hands and forearms."

2

Marked with streaks, striations, or branching lines of a contrasting color, as in marble, wood, or cheese.

Example

"The kitchen island was topped with a slab of veiny white marble imported from Italy."

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• Rhymes for veiny

• Nearby Words

veined
veining
veinlike
veiny
vejle
velazquez
velcro

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the noun 'vein' (from Old French 'veine', ultimately from Latin 'vena', meaning 'blood vessel' or 'natural channel') combined with the adjectival suffix '-y'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Veiny. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/veiny
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