Word of the Day

pinnate

[pin-eyt]

adjective:

of a leaf with smaller leaflets arranged on either side of its stalk or stem

Explanation

A pinnate leaf has smaller leaflets arranged on either side of its stalk or stem. It's a word used in biology to describe a perfectly balanced plant pattern. Once you start noticing pinnate leaves, you'll see them everywhere, from ferns to rose leaves.

Example: The fern had delicate pinnate leaves.