adj · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot
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/əˈɹɪsteɪt/
/əˈɹɪstət/
1
adj
Meaning 1
Having a long bristle at its apex.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
Topics: biology, botany, natural-sciences
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Antonyms: none provided
2
adj
Meaning 2
Having a pointed, beard-like process, like those of the glumes of wheat; awned
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
Topics: biology, botany, natural-sciences
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Antonyms: none provided
3
adj
Meaning 3
Having a slender, sharp, or spiny tip.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
Topics: biology, natural-sciences, zoology
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History
Etymology
From Latin aristatus, from arista. See arista.
Across languages
Translations
4 source translations are retained for this English entry.
Finnish:
otapäinen
— having a long bristle at its apex
French:
aristé
— having a long bristle at its apex
Portuguese:
aristado
— having a long bristle at its apex
Tagalog:
simain
— having a long bristle at its apex