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aristate

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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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

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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Meaning relationships

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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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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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