crinite Meaning, Definition & Usage

Cri"nite adjective
Etymology
L. crinitus, p. p. of crinire to provide or cover with hair, fr. crinis hair.
Definitions
  1. Having the appearance of a tuft of hair; having a hairlike tail or train. "Comate, crinite, caudate stars." airfax.
  2. (Bot.) Bearded or tufted with hairs. Gray.

Webster 1913