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pinnae

pinnae is the plural of pinna.

Meaning of pinna

Noun

pinna (plural pinnas or pinnae)

  1. The visible part of the ear in most therians that resides outside of the head, the auricle; outer ear excluding the ear canal.
  2. A leaflet or primary segment of a pinnate compound leaf.
  3. A feather, wing, fin, or other similar appendage.

Questions about pinnae

What is pinnae the plural of?
Pinnae is the plural of pinna.

Words near pinnae in the dictionary

  1. pinnacles
  2. pinnaclet
  3. pinnaclets
  4. pinnacling
  5. pinnacular
  6. pinnae
  7. pinnage
  8. pinnaglobin
  9. pinnal
  10. pinnaplasties
  11. pinnaplasty

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