Visual meaning of 'pinnate'? - learn with images, example in daily life

Visual illustration of pinnate: Resembling a feather. - Image 1

pinnate: Resembling a feather. - Thumbnail 1

pinnate: Resembling a feather. - Thumbnail 2

adjective

Resembling a feather.

"The fern's leaves had a pinnate shape, resembling a delicate feather. "

nature biology plant anatomy organism appearance

Visual illustration of pinnate: Having two rows of branches, lobes, leaflets, or veins arranged on each side of a common axis - Image 1

pinnate: Having two rows of branches, lobes, leaflets, or veins arranged on each side of a common axis - Thumbnail 1

pinnate: Having two rows of branches, lobes, leaflets, or veins arranged on each side of a common axis - Thumbnail 2

adjective

Having two rows of branches, lobes, leaflets, or veins arranged on each side of a common axis

"Mimosa is a tree with pinnate leaves."

biology plant nature

Visual illustration of pinnate: Having a winglike tuft of long feathers on each side of the neck.

adjective

Having a winglike tuft of long feathers on each side of the neck.

"the pinnate grouse, or prairie chicken"

animal bird body appearance

Visual illustration of pinnate: Having wings or fins.

adjective

Having wings or fins.

"The dragonfly's wings were delicately pinnate, allowing it to hover effortlessly. "