pennate

[ pen-eyt ]

adjective

1. winged; feathered.

pennate

/ ˈpɛneɪt /

adjective

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of pennate¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of pennate¹

C19: from Latin pennātus, from penna wing

Example Sentences

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

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• feathered