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