vena

noun

ve·​na ˈvē-nə How to pronounce vena (audio)
plural venae ˈvē-(ˌ)nē How to pronounce vena (audio)
: vein

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Said rings were worn on the fourth digit of the left hand because of the ancient belief that this particular finger contained the vena amoris, a vein that ran directly to the heart. Hayley Maitland, Vogue, 13 Mar. 2025

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from Medieval Latin (in vēna rāmōsa, vēna basilica), and other noun-adjective combinations — more at vein entry 1

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of vena was in the 14th century

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“Vena.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vena. Accessed 21 Mar. 2025.

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