vena

noun

ve·​na ˈvē-nə 

plural venae ˈvē-(ˌ)nē 

: vein

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

Phrases Containing vena

• superior vena cava
• vena cava