noun
- the main vein that runs down the center of a leaf
Usage: botany
Examples
- The midrib of the maple leaf was clearly visible.
- She traced her finger along the midrib from the stem to the tip.
- The botanist pointed out how the midrib supports the leaf structure.
- Damage to the midrib can affect the entire leaf’s health.
- The midrib divides the leaf into two symmetrical halves.
- You can see the midrib branching into smaller veins throughout the leaf.