noun
pinion
Pinion (noun) means the part of a bird's wing that is furthest from its body.
noun
1
The part of a bird's wing that is furthest from its body.
2
Any of the long feathers right at the tip of a bird's wing.
3
A moth belonging to the genus Lithophane.
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Etymology
Came into English via Middle English pynyon, from Old French pignon, from Latin penna ("feather").
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Rhymes for pinion
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of pinion?
"pinion" (noun) means the part of a bird's wing that is furthest from its body.
What is another word for pinion?
Other words for "pinion" include quill, pennon.
What are the different meanings of pinion?
"pinion" has 3 main meanings: 1. The part of a bird's wing that is furthest from its body; 2. Any of the long feathers right at the tip of a bird's wing; 3. A moth belonging to the genus Lithophane.
