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carina

Syllabification: (ca·ri·na)
Pronunciation: /kəˈrēnə, -ˈrī-/

Definition of carina

noun (plural carinae /-ˌnē/ or carinas)

chiefly Biology
  • a keel-shaped structure, in particular.
  • Zoology the ridge of a bird’s breastbone, to which the main flight muscles are attached.
  • Anatomy cartilage situated at the point where the trachea divides into the two bronchi.

Derivatives

carinal

adjective

Origin:

early 18th century: from Latin, 'keel'

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