vena

(declension-1) a vein, blood vessel
(declension-1) a vein, blood vessel
(declension-1) a watercourse
(declension-1) a vein of metals
(declension-1) the urinary passage
(declension-1) a vein or streak of wood or stone
(declension-1) a row of trees in a garden
(declension-1) the penis
(declension-1, figuratively) strength
(declension-1, figuratively) the interior, the innate or natural quality or nature of something; the innermost feelings, spring, pulse
(declension-1, figuratively) one's natural bent, genius, disposition, vein

Pronounced as (IPA)

[ˈweː.na]

Of uncertain origin; proposed derivations include: * From Proto-Indo-European *weǵʰ- (“to bring, transport”), the same root of via (“road”). * From Proto-Indo-European *wenh₁- (“to love”), the same root of venēnum (“juice; venom”). * From Proto-Indo-European *weyp- (“to shake, swing”), the same root of vibex (“weal, welt”). * From a root common to Lithuanian gýsla (“vein”) and Russian жи́ла (žíla, “vein”). * From Proto-Indo-European *h₂weh₁- (“to blow”), as veins are similar to air pipes. * From Proto-Indo-European *wedʰ- (“to pledge, lead”). * From a Proto-Indo-European *wes-no- (“of blood”), and cognate with Avestan 𐬬𐬀𐬢𐬵𐬎𐬙𐬁𐬝 (vaŋhutāt̰, “blood”), as well as perhaps Sanskrit वसा (vasā, “fat, lard”). This theory appears to be preferred by De Vaan.