pinna

pinna Definition

pinna (pin′ə)

noun pl. -·nae-ē or -·nas

Etymology: L, a feather: see pen

pinna Related Forms

pin′·nal adjective

pinna Usage Examples

Converse of object

have: This common fern unlike almost all other species found in Cornwall, as its light green leaves do not have separate pinnae.

Adjective modifier

overlapping: Relatively short fronds growing almost vertically that are congested with overlapping pinnae giving a very dense appearance.

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