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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh-ris-tuh]
- /əˈrɪs tə/
- /əˈrɪstə/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh-ris-tuh]
- /əˈrɪs tə/
Definitions of arista word
- noun arista a stiff bristle such as the awn of some grasses and cereals 3
- noun arista a bristle-like appendage on the antennae of some insects 3
- noun arista a bristle-like fiber on the spikelet of some grains or grasses; awn 3
- noun arista a bristle that extends from the antenna of certain dipterous insects: used in flight for monitoring air speed and for wing control 3
- noun plural arista Botany. a bristlelike appendage of the spikelets of grains or grasses; an awn. 1
- noun plural arista Entomology. a prominent bristle on the antenna of some dipterous insects. 1
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Origin of arista
First appearance:
before 1685 One of the 48% oldest English words
1685-95; < Latin: awn, beard or ear of grain; cf. arête
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Parts of speech for Arista
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
arista popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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