Carinate
Origin
Latin carinatus, from carina ("keel").
Full definition of carinate
Adjective
carinate
- Keel-shaped, as in a boat's keel.a carinate calyx or leafa carinate sternum
- (ornithology) Of a bird, having a keeled breastbone allowing the attachment of flight muscles.
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Usage notes
Almost exclusively used in describing organisms and archaeological artifacts.