Carina (Noun)

Meaning ¹

Any of various keel-shaped structures or ridges such as that on the breastbone of a bird or that formed by the fused petals of a pea blossom.

Classification

Nouns denoting body parts.

Hypernyms

• Complex Body Part
• Bodily Structure
• Body Structure
• Anatomical Structure

Meaning ²

A keel-shaped constellation in the southern hemisphere; contains the star Canopus.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).

Examples

• The constellation Carina is home to many interesting celestial objects, including the bright star Canopus.
• Located in the southern hemisphere, Carina is best visible during the winter months.
• The ancient Greeks knew the Carina constellation as the Keel, which was part of the larger Argo Navis constellation.
• In binoculars, the Carina Nebula is an attractive sight, with many stars and nebular patches visible within it.
• Carina is one of three constellations that were created when the ancient Greeks divided the larger Argo constellation into smaller groups.