pinna
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.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
See Origin of PINNA
New Latin, from Latin, feather, wing — more at pen
First Known Use: 1719
pin·na
noun \ˈpin-ə\ (Medical Dictionary)plural ; pin·nae \ˈpin-ˌē, -ˌī\ (audio pronunciation) (audio pronunciation)or ; pinnas
Medical Definition of PINNA
: the largely cartilaginous projecting portion of the external ear
—pin·nal \ˈpin-əl\ (audio pronunciation) adjective
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