pineal
pineal · more pineal · most pineal
In the shape of a pine coneIn the shape of a pine cone.
/ˈpɪnɪəl/
» Descartes thought that the mind and body were joined in the pineal gland.
Meaning
2 sensesIn the shape of a pine cone.
having the form of a pine cone
Pertaining to the pineal gland.
relating to the pineal body
Examples
2 sentencesDescartes thought that the mind and body were joined in the pineal gland.
The pineal gland secretes melatonin.
Translations
1 languagesOrigin
From French pinéal, from Middle French, from Latin pīnea (“pine cone, pine nut”), from pīnFrom French pinéal, from Middle French, from Latin pīnea (“pine cone, pine nut”), from pīneus (“of the pine”).
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Forms
more pineal, most pineal| Comparative | more pineal Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most pineal Lesson |
regular
Word family
14 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form