noun
pinion
Pinion (noun) means the joint of a bird's wing farthest from the body.
noun
1
The joint of a bird's wing farthest from the body.
2
Any of the outermost primary feathers on a bird's wing.
3
A moth of the genus Lithophane.
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Etymology
From Middle English pynyon, from Old French pignon, from Latin penna (“feather”).
Rhymes for pinion
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
abortion
abrasion
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of pinion?
"pinion" (noun) means the joint of a bird's wing farthest from the body.
What are the different meanings of pinion?
"pinion" has 3 main meanings: 1. The joint of a bird's wing farthest from the body; 2. Any of the outermost primary feathers on a bird's wing; 3. A moth of the genus Lithophane.