'Carinatae' definitions:

Definition of 'Carinatae'

From: GCIDE
  • 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