Cri'nite adjective [ Latin crinitus , past participle of crinire to provide or cover with hair, from crinis hair.] 1. Having the appearance of a tuft of hair; having a hairlike tail or train. 'Comate, crinite , caudate stars.' Fairfax. 2. (Botany... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/C/188