arista

noun

aris·​ta ə-ˈri-stə How to pronounce arista (audio)
plural aristae ə-ˈri-(ˌ)stē How to pronounce arista (audio)
-ˌstī
or aristas
: a bristlelike structure or appendage
aristate adjective

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Latin, beard of grain

First Known Use

1691, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of arista was in 1691

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Cite this Entry

“Arista.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/arista. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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