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pristine definition
pris·tine (pris′tēn′, -tin; pris tēn′; chiefly Brit pris′tīn′)
adjective
- characteristic of the earliest, or an earlier, period or condition; original
- ☆ still pure; uncorrupted; unspoiled pristine beauty
Etymology: L pristinus, former < OL pri, before: see prime
Related Forms:
- pristinely pris′·tine′ly adverb
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