penna

Penna is a term with several distinct meanings in geography, biology, and linguistics.

Penna River is a major river in southeastern India, flowing through the states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. It is an important regional water resource and supports irrigation and local ecosystems.

Penna in biology and anatomy refers to a feather, derived from the Latin word penna. The singular is penna and the plural pennae; the term is used in ornithology to describe different feather types, such as flight feathers and body feathers.

Penna is also an Italian surname. As a family name, it is found among people of Italian origin and heritage.

In addition, the Italian word penna means both feather and pen, reflecting the historical use of quills as writing instruments.