pinna

English

noun
Definitions
  • (anatomy) The visible part of the ear that resides outside of the head, the auricle; outer ear excluding the ear canal.
  • (botany) A leaflet or primary segment of a pinnate compound leaf.
  • (zoology) A feather, wing, fin, or other similar appendage.

Etymology

Derived from Latin pinna (feather, wing, fin, a pinnacle, wing-like appendage, flipper, dorsal fin).

Origin

Latin

pinna

Gloss

feather, wing, fin, a pinnacle, wing-like appendage, flipper, dorsal fin

Concept
Semantic Field

The body

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Kanji

翼

Emoji

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