Pinnate

Adjective

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.; The trunk is unbranched, often much shortened, and bears a crown of feathery or pinnate fronds."

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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