carinatae Meaning, Definition & Usage

Car`i*na"tæ noun plural (Also<

• Carinatae
• Carinatæ

)

Etymology

NL., Fem. pl. fr. L. carinatus. See Carinate.

Definitions

1. A grand division of birds, including all existing flying birds; -- So called from the carina or keel on the breastbone.