arete
(noun) a sharp narrow ridge found in rugged mountains
Source: WordNet® 3.1
arete (uncountable)
(Classical philosophy) Virtue, excellence.
(Classical philosophy) The proper state or condition for a human.
arete (plural aretes)
Alternative spelling of arĂȘte
• areet, eater, ratee, teare
Source: Wiktionary
A`rĂȘte", n. [F., lit., a sharp fish bone, ridge, sharp edge, fr. L. arista beard of grain.] (Geog.)
Definition: An acute and rugged crest of a mountain range or a subsidiary ridge between two mountain gorges.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
29 May 2025
(adjective) characterized by careful evaluation and judgment; âa critical readingâ; âa critical dissertationâ; âa critical analysis of Melvilleâs writingsâ
The first coffee-house in Mecca dates back to the 1510s. The beverage was in Turkey by the 1530s. It appeared in Europe circa 1515-1519 and was introduced to England by 1650. By 1675 the country had more than 3,000 coffee houses, and coffee had replaced beer as a breakfast drink.
