Definition of "retia" []

• Plural of rete. (noun)

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• "The actual heat exchangers in animals are called retia and are comprised of two layers of blood vessels arteries and veins that flow in opposite directions."
• "Non majorem voluptatem animo capiunt, quam qui feras insectantur, aut missis canibus, comprehendunt, quum retia trahentes, squamosas pecudes in ripas adducunt."
• "Capilli retia Cupidinis, sylva caedua, in qua nidificat Cupido, sub cujus umbra amores mille modis se exercent."