pinion
2 synonyms for pinion, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The part of a bird's wing that is furthest from its body.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
Came into English via Middle English pynyon, from Old French pignon, from Latin penna ("feather").
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