Carinal
/ˈkær.ɪ.nəl/noun
Relating to a carina, a keel-like ridge or structure, especially in anatomy, botany, or zoology.
Did you know?Carina is also the name of a southern constellation representing the keel of Argo, the legendary ship of Jason and the Argonauts.
Etymological Timeline
Classical Latin
Latin
carīna
“The keel of a ship; later, a keel-like structure.”
Late Latin
Latin
carina
“A ship’s keel or an object shaped like one.”
17th Century
New Latin
carina
“A keel-shaped anatomical or botanical structure, including the lower part of a butterfly’s corolla.”
18th Century
English
carina
“A keel-like ridge or structure in anatomy, zoology, and botany.”
19th Century
English
carinal
“Relating to or resembling a carina.”
Modern English
English
carinal
“Describing a keel-like ridge, groove, or structure.”