veiny

adjective

ˈvā-nē How to pronounce veiny (audio)
: full of veins : noticeably veined
veiny hands

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Storks and turkey vultures urinate on their legs to keep cool, for example, and kangaroos lick their veiny forearms to keep them moist. — Byjack Tamisiea, science.org, 17 Jan. 2023 Beyond Burger?—and the only way to live in accordance with nature, as God intended, is to chow down on a veiny slab of uncooked beef. — Luke Winkie, Bon Appétit, 31 Aug. 2022

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Etymology

vein entry 1 + -y entry 1

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of veiny was in 1611

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veiny

adjective
ˈvā-nē How to pronounce veiny (audio)
: full of veins : marked by conspicuous veins
veiny legs

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