pinna


pin·na

noun \ˈpi-nə\
plural pin·nae\ˈpi-ˌnē, -ˌnī\ or pinnas

Definition of PINNA

1
a : a projecting body part (as a feather, wing, or fin) b : the largely cartilaginous projecting portion of the external ear — see ear illustration
2
: a leaflet or primary division of a pinnate leaf or frond

Origin of PINNA

New Latin, from Latin, feather, wing — more at pen
First Known Use: 1719

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