First Known Use: circa 1704
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carina
noun ca·ri·na \kə-ˈrī-nə, -ˈrē-\
plural ca·ri·nas or ca·ri·nae\-ˈrī-ˌnē, -ˈrē-ˌnī\
Definition of CARINA
1
: a keel-shaped anatomical part, ridge, or process
2
capitalized : a constellation in the southern hemisphere lying near the Southern Cross
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Origin of CARINA
New Latin, from Latin, hull, keel — more at careen
Medical Dictionary
carina
noun ca·ri·na \kə-ˈrī-nə, -ˈrē-\
plural carinas or ca·ri·nae \-ˈrī-ˌnē, -ˈrē-ˌnī\
Medical Definition of CARINA
: any of various keel-shaped anatomical structures, ridges, or processes: as a : a ridge on the lower surface of the fornix of the brain b : the ventral distal part of the vagina
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