crinite /ˈkɹaɪnaɪt/adjective 3noun 1forms 3 adjective3 •Having the appearance of a tuft of hair. •Having a hair-like tail or train.Comate, crinite, caudate stars. — 1600 •Bearded or tufted with hairs noun1 •A fossil crinoid. formscrinites · more crinite · most crinite