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Term: Tripinnate

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition:

Tripinnate refers to a compound leaf or feather-like structure that is divided into three levels of smaller leaflets or lobes.

Sense 1:

In botany, tripinnate describes a leaf where the primary divisions are further divided into secondary divisions, which are then divided into tertiary divisions.

Example Sentence:

The tripinnate leaf of the fern elegantly displayed three sets of leaflets with each set becoming progressively smaller.

Sense 2:

In zoology and paleontology, tripinnate is used to describe certain appendages or structures, such as feathers or fins, that have three levels of branching or divisions.

Example Sentence:

The extraordinary display of colors on the tripinnate tail feathers of the bird mesmerized all who saw it.

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To delve deeper into the world of botany and zoology, consider the following related products:

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