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View synonyms for pennate

pennate

[ pen-eyt ]

adjective

  1. winged; feathered.

pennate

/ ˈpɛneɪt /

adjective

  1. having feathers, wings, or winglike structures
  2. See pinnate
    another word for pinnate

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Word History and Origins

Origin of pennate1

From the Latin word pennātus, dating back to 1695–1705. See penna, -ate 1

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Word History and Origins

Origin of pennate1

C19: from Latin pennātus, from penna wing

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Example Sentences

A play of words upon the primary meaning (winged things) of the word pennate, hedge-bills.

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