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Pinna vs Penna - What's the difference?

pinna | penna |

As nouns the difference between pinna and penna

is that pinna is (anatomy) the visible part of the ear that resides outside of the head, the auricle while penna is feather.

pinna

English

Noun

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

    • Derived terms

    * pinnal * pinnate * pinniped * pinnule

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    penna

    English

    Noun

    (pennae)
  • a contour feather

    • Anagrams

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