pinna

1. The visible part of the ear in most therians that resides outside of the head, the auricle; outer ear excluding the ear canal.
2. A leaflet or primary segment of a pinnate compound leaf.
3. A feather, wing, fin, or other similar appendage.

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈpɪnə/

Etymology

From Latin pinna (“dorsal fin; wing, feather”). Doublet of pen, penna, and panne.

Synonyms

auricle

ear

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pinnule

external ear

leaflet

lobe

lug

pavilion

sprig

tab

wing

🪽

ear-conch

ala auris

auricula

concha

Translations

padiglione auricolare

oreja

👂

pavillon

małżowina uszna

orelha

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Ohrmuschel

auricule

oreille

👂

aurícula

λοβός

orella

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πτερύγιο

πίνα

πτερύγιο αυτιού

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