pinnate /pɪnˈneɪt/ adjective4 •Resembling a feather. •Having two rows of branches, lobes, leaflets, or veins arranged on each side of a common axisMimosa is a tree with pinnate leaves.The trunk is unbranched, often much shortened, and bears a crown of feathery or pinnate fronds. •Having wings or fins. •Having a winglike tuft of long feathers on each side of the neck. formsmore pinnate · most pinnate