a. [ L. brevis short + E. pennate. ] (Zool.) Short-winged; -- applied to birds which can not fly, owing to their short wings, as the ostrich, cassowary, and emu. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. (Zool.) Characterized by short wings covered with feathers resembling scales, as the penguins. --
a. [ L. longus long + E. pennate. ] (Zool.) Having long wings, or quills. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Of or pertaining to Planipennia. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ Quadri- + pennate. ] (Zool.) Having four wings; -- said of insects. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ Pref. tri- + pennate. ] (Bot.) Same as Tripinnate. [ 1913 Webster ]
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