paripinnate

[ par-i-pin-eyt, -it ]

adjective

, Botany.

1. evenly pinnate.
2. pinnate without an odd terminal leaflet.

paripinnate

/ ˌpærɪˈpɪneɪt /

adjective

1. (of pinnate leaves) having an even number of leaflets and no terminal leaflet Compare imparipinnate

Word History and Origins

Origin of paripinnate¹

First recorded in 1855–60; pari- + pinnate

Example Sentences

Paripinnate, pinnate with an even number of leaflets.

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