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arista Definition

aris·ta (ə ris′tə)

noun pl. -·tae-tē

  1. a bristle-like fiber on the spikelet of some grains or grasses; awn
  2. a bristle that extends from the antenna of certain dipterous insects: used in flight for monitoring air speed and for wing control

Etymology: L

arista Related Forms
aris′·tate (-tāt) adjective