English dictionary
carinate
/'k/&/r/@/,n/eI/t/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
adjective
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having a ridge or shaped like a ridge or suggesting the keel of a ship
ExamplesA carinate sepal.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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Shaped like the keel or prow of a ship; having a carina or keel; as, a <i>carinate</i> calyx or leaf; a <i>carinate</i> sternum (of a bird).
Source: webster1913
noun
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birds having keeled breastbones for attachment of flight muscles
Source: WordNet 3.0