Noun: pinna (pinnae) pi-nu
- The externally visible cartilaginous structure of the external ear
"The cat's pinna twitched at the sound";
- auricle, ear
- Division of a usually pinnately divided leaf
"The fern's frond was composed of many delicate pinnae";
- pinnule
Derived forms: pinnae
Type of: cartilaginous structure, leaflet
Part of: external ear, outer ear
Encyclopedia: Pinna, Paul