Meaning of arete in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /əˈreɪt/

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  1. Noun

    arete

    Etymology

    early 19th century: from French, from Latin arista‘ear of corn, fish bone, spine’

    Definitions

    1. a sharp narrow ridge found in rugged mountains

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