Category:Carina

Ca*ri"na, n. Etym: [L., keel.]

1. (Bot.)

Defn: A keel. (a) That part of a papilionaceous flower, consisting of two petals, commonly united, which incloses the organs of fructification. (b) A longitudinal ridge or projection like the keel of a boat.

2. (Zoöl.)

Defn: The keel of the chestbone of birds.