pinnas

Meanings

• noun

  A type of fin or appendage found on certain animals, such as sharks and some fish.

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Variants

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pinna , pinnae , pinnas

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'pinnē' meaning fin.

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Trivia

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1. The largest dorsal fin on record was found on a great white shark, measuring over 6 feet (1.8 meters) long.

2. Some species of sharks have more than one dorsal fin, which are referred to as pinnas in this case.

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Related Concepts

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1. dorsal fin: A type of fin located on the back of certain animals, including sharks and fish. It is also called a pinnas in some contexts.

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In Greek mythology, the god Poseidon was depicted with a trident and a pair of pinnas on his back.

How to Memorize "pinnas"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a shark swimming in the ocean with its pinnas moving back and forth.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'pinnas' with the image of a shark's fin.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'Pinnas' is like 'Fin' with an extra 'n'.

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