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pennate

Syllabification: (pen·nate)

Pronunciation: /ˈpenāt/

Definition of pennate

adjective

Botany

(of a diatom) bilaterally symmetrical. Compare with centric.

Origin:

mid 19th century: from Latin pennatus 'feathered, winged', from penna 'feather'

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