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Pinna

A leaflet of a pinnate leaf. See Illust. of Bipinnate leaf, under Bipinnate.

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Leaflet 76% connected

A little leaf; also, a little printed leaf or a tract.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Tragus 70% connected

The prominence in front of the external opening of the ear. See Illust. under Ear.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Auricle 92% connected

The external ear, or that part of the ear which is prominent from the head.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Ear 92% connected

The organ of hearing; the external ear.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Pinnule 92% connected

One of the small divisions of a decompound frond or leaf. See Illust. of Bipinnate leaf, under Bipinnate.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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