About The Word Arete
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Arete
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What's The Definition Of Arete?
[n] a sharp narrow ridge found in rugged mountains
Synonyms | Synonyms for Arete: Related Terms | Find terms related to Arete: See Also | ridge Arete In Webster's Dictionary \A`r[^e]te"\, n. [F., lit., a sharp fish bone, ridge,
sharp edge, fr. L. arista beard of grain.] (Geog.)
An acute and rugged crest of a mountain range or a subsidiary
ridge between two mountain gorges.
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