pinna

Noun

Meaning

A leaflet of a pinnate leaf. See Illust. of Bipinnate leaf, under Bipinnate.

One of the primary divisions of a decompound leaf.

One of the divisions of a pinnate part or organ.

Any species of Pinna, a genus of large bivalve mollusks found in all warm seas. The byssus consists of a large number of long, silky fibers, which have been used in manufacturing woven fabrics, as a curiosity.

The auricle of the ear. See Ear.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

auricle ear pinnule external ear lodge pavilion house ward concha horn anvil fin crest spike atrium
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Antonyms

base basis disregard vagina

Hypernyms

leaflet cartilaginous structure

Hyponyms

cauliflower ear

Phrases with the word

pinna auricular hematoma

Derivatives

pinnae Pinnas

Anagrams

pinan panin Pnina

Examples

Casa Puebla, built in 1921, is one of the other designs of Pinna, who designed numerous buildings around Badajoz. Source: Internet

;Pinnaglobin: Only seen in the mollusc Pinna squamosa. Source: Internet

In some mammals these muscles can adjust the direction of the pinna. Source: Internet

Outer ear external portion of the ear, consisting of the pinna, or auricle, and the ear canal. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

pinmaking pinman Pinmore pinna auricular hematoma pinnable pinnace