pinnular

/pɪˈnjuːlər/

Definitions

1. adjective

Having or resembling a pine cone; covered in scales or pinnules.

“The pinnular leaves of the pine tree were a distinctive feature of the forest.”

2. noun

A scale or pinnule, especially one of the leaf-like or scale-like parts of a pine cone.

“The pinnular structures of the pine cone played a crucial role in seed dispersal.”

Synonyms

  • cone-shaped
  • pineal
  • scale-like

Antonyms

  • featureless
  • smooth