noun
pinnule
Pinnule (noun) means one of the smallest leaflets making up a leaf that is divided twice or three times over.
noun
1
One of the smallest leaflets making up a leaf that is divided twice or three times over.
2
A small branch growing from a crinoid's stalk that looks like the barb of a feather.
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Etymology
Comes from Latin pinnula.
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What is the meaning of pinnule?
"pinnule" (noun) means one of the smallest leaflets making up a leaf that is divided twice or three times over.
What is another word for pinnule?
Other words for "pinnule" include pinna.
What are the different meanings of pinnule?
"pinnule" has 2 main meanings: 1. One of the smallest leaflets making up a leaf that is divided twice or three times over; 2. A small branch growing from a crinoid's stalk that looks like the barb of a feather.
