"middle rib" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: middle ribs [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} middle rib (plural middle ribs)
  1. A cut of beef between the chuck rib and fore ribs.
    Sense id: en-middle_rib-en-noun-xjiqy8Lu Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 30 36 33
  2. (botany) The main vein of a simple leaf or leaflet, running from the petiole to its apex, and from which the other veins usually spread. Categories (topical): Botany Synonyms: midrib, midvein
    Sense id: en-middle_rib-en-noun-AD-CNsfa Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 30 36 33 Topics: biology, botany, natural-sciences
  3. (botany) The continuation of the petiole of a pinnately compound leaf around which the leaflets attach. Categories (topical): Botany Synonyms: midrib, rachis
    Sense id: en-middle_rib-en-noun-VZWDi1Yh Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 30 36 33 Topics: biology, botany, natural-sciences

Inflected forms

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