Pinnate

adjective

/pɪnˈneɪt/

Word Frequency: 0.1

Definitions

1.adjectiveResembling a feather.

2.adjectiveHaving two rows of branches, lobes, leaflets, or veins arranged on each side of a common axis

"Mimosa is a tree with pinnate leaves."

3.adjectiveHaving a winglike tuft of long feathers on each side of the neck.

"the pinnate grouse, or prairie chicken"

4.adjectiveHaving wings or fins.

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