pinna

UK
/ˈpɪn.ə/
US
/ˈpɪn.ə/

Translations

pinnanoun
pinnae
pl
UK
/ˈpɪn.ə/
US
/ˈpɪn.ə/
ушная раковина
The pinna helps to collect sound waves and direct them into the ear canal.
Ушная раковина помогает собирать звуковые волны и направлять их в слуховой канал.

Definitions

pinnanoun
The outer part of the ear in humans and other mammals, also known as the auricle.
The pinna helps to collect sound waves and direct them into the ear canal.
A leaflet or primary division of a compound leaf or frond.
Each pinna of the fern was delicately veined and vibrant green.
Any wing-, feather-, or fin-like projecting part of an animal or other organism.
The mollusc’s shell bears a narrow pinna that helps to stabilize it in the water.