1. (Bot.)
Defn: One of the small divisions of a decompound frond or leaf. See
Illust. of Bipinnate leaf, under Bipinnate.
2. (Zoöl.)
Defn: Any one of a series of small, slender organs, or parts, when arranged in rows so as to have a plumelike appearance; as, a pinnule of a gorgonia; the pinnules of a crinoid.
PINNYWINKLES
Pin"ny*win`kles, n. pl.
Defn: An instrument of torture, consisting of a board with holes into which the fingers were pressed, and fastened with pegs. [Written also pilliewinkles.] [Scot.] Sir W. Scott.
PINOCLE
Pin"o*cle, n.
Defn: See Penuchle.
PINOLE
Pi*nole", n.
1. An aromatic powder used in Italy in the manufacture of chocolate.