noun
pinna
Pinna (noun) means In most therian mammals, the ear's visible outer part that sits outside the head, also called the auricle; the outer ear not including the ear canal.
noun
1
In most therian mammals, the ear's visible outer part that sits outside the head, also called the auricle; the outer ear not including the ear canal.
2
One of the smaller leaf-like divisions that make up a compound leaf.
3
A feather, wing, fin, or similar part that sticks out from a body.
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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 in most therian mammals, the ear's visible outer part that sits outside the head, also called the auricle; the outer ear not including the ear canal.
What is another word for pinna?
Other words for "pinna" include ear, auricle, pinnule.
What are the different meanings of pinna?
"pinna" has 3 main meanings: 1. In most therian mammals, the ear's visible outer part that sits outside the head, also called the auricle; the outer ear not including the ear canal; 2. One of the smaller leaf-like divisions that make up a compound leaf; 3. A feather, wing, fin, or similar part that sticks out from a body.
