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venatura

vein (in wood or stone)

noun veh-nah-TOO-rah Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Textures

Also means

streak

Usage Note

Venatura refers to the grain or veining pattern visible in wood, marble, or other materials — not a biological vein (which is vena). La venatura del legno (the wood grain) is a typical collocation. The plural le venature is common in craft and design contexts.

Examples

"La venatura del marmo è molto bella."

Natural Translation

The veining of the marble is very beautiful.

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