Crinite \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.