Having been marked or provided with a keel-like ridge or projection.
Past participle of 'carinate', combining 'carinate' with the '-ed' suffix to indicate something that has acquired or possesses a keel-like structure.
You might describe a leaf as 'carinated' when it has a prominent central ridge running along its length, which helps reinforce the leaf and distribute water and nutrients more efficiently.
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