Meaning of pristine in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈprɪsˌtin/

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    pristine

    Definitions

    1. completely free from dirt or contamination

    Examples

    • « pristine mountain snow »

    Synonyms

  2. 2. immaculately clean and unused

    Examples

    • « handed her his pristine white handkerchief »

    Synonyms

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