'Carinatae' definitions:
Definition of 'Carinatae'
- Carinatae \Car`i*na"t[ae]\, n. pl. [NL., Fem. pl. fr. L.
carinatus. See Carinate.]
A grand division of birds, including all existing flying
birds; -- So called from the carina or keel on the
breastbone.
[1913 Webster] Carinate
