pinnate

pinnate Definition

pin·nate (pin′āt′, -it)

adjective

resembling a feather
Bot.
1. with leaflets on each side of a common axis in a featherlike arrangement
2. with a pattern of leaf veins resembling the structure of a feather

Etymology: ModL pinnatus < L < pinna, feather, fin: see pen

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pinnate Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

leaf: Nevertheless it does display the " signature " pinnate leaf in a typical North Cadbury " shield " panel.
leave: They are grown especially for their large pinnate leaves, which turn deep yellow in autumn.
frond: This is a nice smaller species with pinnate fronds where the pinnae are almost circular.

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