odd–pinnate

adjective odd–pin·nate \ˈäd-ˈpi-ˌnāt\

Definition of ODD-PINNATE

: having leaflets on each side of the petiole and having a single leaflet at the tip of the petiole — see leaf illustration

— odd–pin·nate·ly adverb

circa 1890

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