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Pennate

Definition:

(Adjective) Relating to or resembling a feather; having parts arranged on either side of a central axis like a feather.

(Adjective) Designating a type of muscle fiber that has fibers arranged in a pattern like a feather.

(Noun) Any of various aquatic plants of the genus Nuphar.

Examples:

Adjective:

1. The leaves of the plant have a pennate structure, resembling the shape of a feather.
2. The bird's wing had pennate feathers, which allowed it to maneuver through the air effortlessly.

Noun:

1. The pond was adorned with beautiful pennate, providing a vibrant touch to the landscape.

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