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carinate

(kar′ə nāt′, -nit)

adjective

Biol. having a ridge down the middle; keel-shaped

Origin: ModL < L carinatus < carina: see carina

See carinate in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Shaped like or having a carina or keel; ridged.

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