pinion1
/
ˈpɪnjən/
n.
the outer part of a bird's wing including the flight feathers.
v.
- tie or hold the arms or legs of.
- cut off the pinion of (a bird) to prevent flight.
Etymology
ME: from OFr. pignon, based on L. pinna, penna ‘feather’.
pinion2
/
ˈpɪnjən/
n.
a small cogwheel or spindle engaging with a large cogwheel.
Etymology
C17: from Fr. pignon, alt. of obs. pignol, from L. pinea ‘pine cone’.