imparipinnate

American

[im-par-uh-pin-eyt] / ɪmˌpær əˈpɪn eɪt /

Also odd-pinnate

adjective

Botany.

pinnate with an odd terminal leaflet.

imparipinnate British

/ -ˈpɪnɪt, ˌɪmpærɪˈpɪneɪt /

adjective

(of pinnate leaves) having a terminal unpaired leaflet Compare paripinnate

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Etymology

Origin of imparipinnate

From the New Latin word imparipinnātus, dating back to 1840–50. See impar, -i-, pinnate

Example Sentences

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The tree is from 80 to 100 ft. high and has large imparipinnate leaves, the leaflets of which are oblong, about 1� in. long and � in. broad, and somewhat truncate at the apex.

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