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arete
(ar′ə tā′, är′-)
noun
excellence or virtue, esp. in the full realization of potential or inherent function by a person or thing
Origin: Gr
See arete in American Heritage Dictionary 4
noun
A sharp, narrow mountain ridge or spur.
Origin:
Origin: French
Origin: , from Old French areste, fishbone, spine
Origin: , from Late Latin arista, awn, fishbone
Origin: , from Latin, awn
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