pinions

We have found lemma(root) word of pinions : pinion.

Definitions


[ˈpɪnjən], (Noun)

Definitions:
- the outer part of a bird's wing including the flight feathers


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Origin:
late Middle English: from Old French pignon, based on Latin pinna, penna ‘feather’


[ˈpɪnjən], (Verb)

Definitions:
- restrain or immobilize (someone) by tying up or holding their arms or legs
(e.g: he was pinioned to the ground)

- cut off the pinion of (a wing or bird) to prevent flight


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Origin:
late Middle English: from Old French pignon, based on Latin pinna, penna ‘feather’


[ˈpɪnjən], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a small cogwheel or spindle engaging with a large cogwheel


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Origin:
mid 17th century: from French pignon, alteration of obsolete pignol, from Latin pinea ‘pine cone’, from pinus ‘pine’




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