: patterned with or as if with veins : having venation : streaked
a veined leaf
veined marble
veined cheese

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Black frame doors open out to a balcony here, and nearby, owners can access the primary bathroom with a veined stone wall. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2024 Main elements range from the moiré effect of special glass panels and Armani/Casa silk wallpaper, to delicately veined flooring and eucalyptus wood. Luisa Zargani, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019 The showpiece of the home is undoubtedly the expansive kitchen, swathed in heavily veined marble from the countertops to the backsplash. Kristen Flanagan, Architectural Digest, 30 Sep. 2024 Bespoke white-oak cabinetry, by New England woodworkers Herrick and White, with veined stone countertops, glossy terra-cotta tiling, and custom metalwork by BluBlk add graceful contrast. Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 4 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for veined 

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1529, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of veined was circa 1529

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“Veined.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/veined. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

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veined

adjective
: marked with or as if with veins : having venation
a veined leaf

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