Definition of Pinna

  • (n.) A leaflet of a pinnate leaf. See Illust. of Bipinnate leaf, under Bipinnate.
  • (n.) One of the primary divisions of a decompound leaf.
  • (n.) One of the divisions of a pinnate part or organ.
  • (n.) 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.
  • (n.) The auricle of the ear. See Ear.

Synonyms of Pinna


Antonyms of Pinna


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Homophones of Pinna


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