pinnatisect

English

Etymology

From New Latin pinnatisectus, from Latin pinnatus (“feathered”) + sectum, past participle of seco (“to cut”)

Adjective

pinnatisect (not comparable)

(botany, of leaves) Having lobes with incisions that extend almost, or up to midrib.

Usage notes

Less deep incisions are called pinnatifid or pinnatipartite.

Related terms

pinnate

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