• Carinate

    Origin

    Latin carinatus, from carina ("keel").

    Full definition of carinate

    Adjective

    carinate

    1. Keel-shaped, as in a boat's keel.a carinate calyx or leafa carinate sternum
    2. (ornithology) Of a bird, having a keeled breastbone allowing the attachment of flight muscles.

    Usage notes

    Almost exclusively used in describing organisms and archaeological artifacts.

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