Cri"nite (kr?"n?t), 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.
2. (Bot.) Bearded or tufted with
hairs. Gray.