Spaces between veins of leaves (7 letters)

{ Answer }

AREOLAE

{ Related Clues }

Interstices
Anatomical interstices
Anatomical rings
Biological rings
Iris features
Pupil surrounders
Rings of color
Small spaces
Areas between the veins of a leaf

{ Tags }

anatomical, areas, areolae, between, biological, color, features, interstices, iris, leaf, leaves, pupil, rings, small, spaces, surrounders, veins

{ Notes }

The answer AREOLAE is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 950 puzzles.

{ Definition }

AREOLA as a noun:

1. small space in a tissue or body part such as the area between veins on a leaf or an insect's wing

2. (areola, ring of color) = small circular area such as that around the human nipple or an inflamed area around a pimple or insect bite