a. [ L. crinitus, p. p. of crinire to provide or cover with hair, fr. crinis hair. ] 1. Having the appearance of a tuft of hair; having a hairlike tail or train. “Comate, crinite, caudate stars.” Fairfax. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. (Bot.) Bearded or tufted with hairs. Gray. [ 1913 Webster ]