Decempennate

/ˌdɛsɛmˈpɛneɪt/ adjective

Definition

Having ten feather-like or wing-like structures or projections.

Etymology

From Latin 'decem' (ten) + 'penna' (feather, wing) + '-ate'. A botanical or zoological term describing structures with ten feathery or pinnate parts.

Kelly Says

The word 'penna' (feather) shows up in 'pennate' describing feather-shaped structures and 'pennant' from the feather-like flag—Romans saw feathers as the perfect symbol of something light, arranged in patterns.

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