noun
pinnule
Pinnule (noun) means any of the ultimate leaflets of a bipinnate or tripinnate leaf; a subleaflet.
noun
1
Any of the ultimate leaflets of a bipinnate or tripinnate leaf; a subleaflet.
2
A part or an organ which resembles the barb of a feather, particularly the side branches on the stalks of crinoids; Any of the lateral divisions of the finger-like stalks of an encrinite.
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Etymology
From Latin pinnula.
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What is the meaning of pinnule?
"pinnule" (noun) means any of the ultimate leaflets of a bipinnate or tripinnate leaf; a subleaflet.
What are the different meanings of pinnule?
"pinnule" has 2 main meanings: 1. Any of the ultimate leaflets of a bipinnate or tripinnate leaf; a subleaflet; 2. A part or an organ which resembles the barb of a feather, particularly the side branches on the stalks of crinoids; Any of the lateral divisions of the finger-like stalks of an encrinite.