Main Entry: pris·tine

Pronunciation: \ˈpris-ˌtēn, pri-ˈstēn, especially British ˈpris-ˌtīn\

Function: adjective

Etymology: Latin pristinus; akin to Latin prior

Date: 1534

1 : belonging to the earliest period or state : original <the hypothetical pristine lunar atmosphere>
2 a : not spoiled, corrupted, or polluted (as by civilization) : pure <a pristine forest> b : fresh and clean as or as if new <used books in pristine condition>

— pris·tine·ly adverb