pinnate
/pɪnˈneɪt/
adj 4
Collocations
2PINNATE + NOUN
fronds, grouse, prairie
PREP.
with
Definitions
adj
1
Resembling a feather.
2
Having two rows of branches, lobes, leaflets, or veins arranged on each side of a common axis
Mimosa is a tree with pinnate leaves.
The trunk is unbranched, often much shortened, and bears a crown of feathery or pinnate fronds.
3
Having a winglike tuft of long feathers on each side of the neck.
the pinnate grouse, or prairie chicken
4
Having wings or fins.
Thesaurus
Synonyms
adjective — (of a leaf shape) featherlike
- pinnated
Antonyms
Idioms & Phrases
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Mimosa is a tree with pinnate leaves.
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The trunk is unbranched, often much shortened, and bears a crown of feathery or pinnate fronds.
Wiktionary03
the pinnate grouse, or prairie chicken
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