What is another word for pinnule?
Pronunciation: [pˈɪnjuːl] (IPA) 
The word 'pinnule' is defined as a small leaflet or subdivision of a compound leaf. There are several synonyms that can be used in place of this word to better describe this type of leaflet. Some of these synonyms include frondlet, leaflet, leafy, foliate, and feathered. Each of these terms falls within the same general category as a pinnule and can be used to describe a leaf with multiple, smaller subdivisions. Other similar words that can be used to describe smaller leaflets or parts of a larger leaf include bladelet, lobule, and segment. These terms are commonly used in botany and the study of plant anatomy to help describe the finer details of leaves and foliage.
