pinnate

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Pronunciation

• IPA: /pɪnˈneɪt/

Adjective

pinnate

1. Resembling a feather.
2. (botany) Having 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. (zoology) Having a winglike tuft of long feathers on each side of the neck.

   the pinnate grouse, or prairie chicken

4. (zoology) Having wings or fins.

Synonyms

• pinnated

Translations

• Portuguese: pinado, penado

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