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Meaning of
pinnate
in English
pinnate
us
//ˈpɪnət//
uk
//ˈpɪnət//
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Definitions
Adjective
resembling
a
feather
;
light
and
airy
The
pinnate
leaves
of
the
palm
tree
were
a
beautiful
sight
.
having
symmetrical
branches
or
leaflets
;
arranged
on
a
central
axis
The
delicate
pinnate
plumes
of
the
bird's
wings
were
incredibly
light
.
having
winglike
feathers
;
on
the
neck
or
head
The
peacock's
pinnate
feathers
on
its
neck
shone
brightly
.