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 arête
• areet, eater, ratee, teare
Source: Wiktionary
A`rête", 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
8 May 2025
(noun) the act of protecting something by surrounding it with material that reduces or prevents the transmission of sound or heat or electricity
The world’s most expensive coffee costs more than US$700 per kilogram. Asian palm civet – a cat-like creature in Indonesia, eats fruits, including select coffee cherries. It excretes partially digested seeds that produce a smooth, less acidic brew of coffee called kopi luwak.
