1. pinna(n = noun.plant) pinnule - division of a usually pinnately divided leaf;
is a kind of leaflet
2. pinna(n = noun.body) auricle, ear - the externally visible cartilaginous structure of the external ear;
is a kind of cartilaginous structure
is a part of external ear, outer ear
has parts: ear lobe, earlobe, tragus
has particulars: cauliflower ear
1. A leaflet of a pinnate leaf. See Illust. of
2. One of the divisions of a pinnate part or organ. [1913 Webster]
3. Any species of
4. The auricle of the ear. See Ear. [1913 Webster]
pinna, n. (pl. pinnae or pinnas)
1 the auricle; the external part of the ear.
2 a primary division of a pinnate leaf.
3 a fin or finlike structure, feather, wing, etc.
Etymology:
L, = penna feather, wing, fin