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Pinna vs Stipel - What's the difference?

pinna | stipel |

In botany terms the difference between pinna and stipel

is that pinna is a leaflet or primary segment of a pinnate compound leaf while stipel is a stipule associated with a leaflet or pinna rather than a complete leaf.

As nouns the difference between pinna and stipel

is that pinna is the visible part of the ear that resides outside of the head, the auricle while stipel is a stipule associated with a leaflet or pinna rather than a complete leaf.

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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    stipel

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (botany) A stipule associated with a leaflet or pinna rather than a complete leaf.

    • Derived terms

    *stipellar *stipellate *exstipellate