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- US Pronunciation
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- UK Pronunciation
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- [kuh-rahy-nuh, -ree-]
- /kəˈraɪ nə, -ˈri-/
- /kəˈriːnə/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [kuh-rahy-nuh, -ree-]
- /kəˈraɪ nə, -ˈri-/
Definitions of carina word
- noun carina a keel-like part or ridge, as in the breastbone of birds or the fused lower petals of a leguminous flower 3
- noun carina a large conspicuous constellation in the S hemisphere close to the Southern Cross that contains Canopus, the second brightest star in the sky. It was originally considered part of Argo 3
- noun carina a structure or part resembling a keel or ridge, as the projection on the breastbone of a bird 3
- noun carina a S constellation between Vela and Pictor containing the bright star Canopus 2
- noun plural carina Zoology. a keellike part or ridge, especially a ridge of bone on the ventral side of the sternum of birds. 1
- noun plural carina Botany. the two conjoined lower petals of a pea or bean flower that enclose the stamen and style. 1
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Origin of carina
First appearance:
before 1695 One of the 49% oldest English words
1695-1705; < Latin: keel; cf. careen
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Parts of speech for Carina
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
carina popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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