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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

carina

/kɑːˈriːnə/ noun · British & US
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What does carina mean?

noun

A keel-shaped structure, especially one formed by the fusion of two or more ribs in the skeleton of a bird, or a similar structure in other animals. In aviation, the keel-shaped structure of an aircraft wing.

Example

"The carina of the bird's skeleton supported its powerful flight muscles."

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