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Pinnae vs Pinnace - What's the difference?

pinnae | pinnace |

As nouns the difference between pinnae and pinnace

is that pinnae is (pinna) while pinnace is (nautical) a light boat, traditionally propelled by sails, but may also be a rowboat pinnaces are usually messenger boats, carrying messages among the larger ships of a fleet.

pinnae

English

Noun

(head)
  • (pinna)

    • Anagrams

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    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

    Anagrams

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    pinnace

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (nautical) A light boat, traditionally propelled by sails, but may also be a rowboat. Pinnaces are usually messenger boats, carrying messages among the larger ships of a fleet.
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    • External links

    * (wikipedia "pinnace")