paripinnate

par·i·pin·nate

[par-i-pin-eyt, -it]
adjective Botany.
1.
evenly pinnate.
2.
pinnate without an odd terminal leaflet.

Origin:
1855–60; pari- + pinnate

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paripinnate (ˌpærɪˈpɪneɪt) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
Compare imparipinnate (of pinnate leaves) having an even number of leaflets and no terminal leaflet

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