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View synonyms for aristate

aristate

[ uh-ris-teyt ]

adjective

  1. Botany. having aristae; awned.
  2. Zoology. tipped with a bristle.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of aristate1

First recorded in 1830–40, aristate is from the Late Latin word aristātus awned. See arista, -ate 1
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Example Sentences

Stamens 4, the anthers mucronate or sometimes aristate at base.

Setarious aristate: the dipterous antenna when the arista is simple.

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