noun
pinna
Pinna (noun) means the visible part of the ear in most therians that resides outside of the head, the auricle; outer ear excluding the ear canal.
noun
1
The visible part of the ear in most therians that resides outside of the head, the auricle; outer ear excluding the ear canal.
2
A leaflet or primary segment of a pinnate compound leaf.
3
A feather, wing, fin, or other similar appendage.
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Etymology
From Latin pinna (“dorsal fin; wing, feather”). Doublet of pen, penna, and panne.
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What is the meaning of pinna?
"pinna" (noun) means the visible part of the ear in most therians that resides outside of the head, the auricle; outer ear excluding the ear canal.
What are the different meanings of pinna?
"pinna" has 3 main meanings: 1. The visible part of the ear in most therians that resides outside of the head, the auricle; outer ear excluding the ear canal; 2. A leaflet or primary segment of a pinnate compound leaf; 3. A feather, wing, fin, or other similar appendage.