Carina

Origin

From Latin carina ("keel").

Full definition of carina

Noun

1. A longitudinal ridge or projection like the keel of a boat.
2. (botany) Part of a papilionaceous flower consisting of two petals, commonly united, which encloses the organs of fructification.
3. (zoology) The keel of the breastbone of birds.

Derived terms

• carina apex
• carina tracheae
• carinal

Anagrams

• acinar
• arnica
• Carian
• Ciaran
• crania