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pinnule Definition

pin·nule (pin′yo̵̅o̅l′)

noun

  1. any of the smallest divisions of a leaf which is doubly compound, esp. in ferns
  2. any of the lateral branches of the arm of a crinoid

Etymology: ModL pinnula < L, dim. of pinna, wing, feather: see pen

pinnule Related Forms
pin′·nu·late′ (-yo̵o lāt′) adjective or pin′·nu·lat′ed

Browse dictionary entries near pinnule

  1. ‹ pinniped
  2. ‹ pinner
  3. ‹ pinnatisect
  4. ‹ pinnatifid
  5. ‹ pinnati-
  6. ‹ pinnate
  7. ‹ pinnacle
  8. ‹ pinnace
  9. ‹ pinna
  10. ‹ pinky
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