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- US Pronunciation
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- [kuh-rahy-nuh, -ree-]
- /kəˈraɪ nə, -ˈri-/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [kuh-rahy-nuh, -ree-]
- /kəˈraɪ nə, -ˈri-/
Definitions of carinal word
- adjective carinal resembling or relating to a carina 3
- noun plural carinal Zoology. a keellike part or ridge, especially a ridge of bone on the ventral side of the sternum of birds. 1
- noun plural carinal Botany. the two conjoined lower petals of a pea or bean flower that enclose the stamen and style. 1
- adjective carinal Relating to a carina. 0
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Origin of carinal
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 Carinal
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
carinal 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.
According to our data about 65% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
carinal usage trend in Literature
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