pennecommon nounproper nounSyllable DecompositionpenneEtymologyexpandFrom Latin pinna, penna ("feather, wing").Definitions1. Large feather of the wings or tail of birds.zoologieexpandLes pennes d'un faucon.2. Quill pen for writing with ink.expand3. Feathers that adorn a hat placed above the coat of arms.héraldiqueexpand4. Traditional cap with a long visor worn by students of non-denominational universities, adorned with small objects that reflect the festive or initiatory journey of its owner.flags.Belgiqueexpand5. Pasta in a thin cylindrical shape cut at an angle.expandPaul mangeait une lasagne tandis que Monique savourait des pennes au basilic.SynonymsrémigerectricecalottePluralpennesTranslationsenglish:penneitalian:pennaSee alsoempennage (cn.) Penne (pn.) empenner (v.)