CARINATAE

Car`i*na"tæ, n. pl. Etym: [NL., Fem. pl. fr. L. carinatus. See Carinate.]

Definition: A grand division of birds, including all existing flying birds;

– So called from the carina or keel on the breastbone.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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