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arete
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A`rete´
n.1.(Geog.) An acute and rugged crest of a mountain range or a subsidiary ridge between two mountain gorges.

arête  (-rt)
A sharp, narrow ridge or spur commonly found above the snow line in mountainous areas that have been sculpted by glaciers. Arêtes form as the result of the continued backward erosion of adjoining cirques.
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Noun1.arete - a sharp narrow ridge found in rugged mountainsarete - a sharp narrow ridge found in rugged mountains
ridgeline, ridge - a long narrow range of hills


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Surviving brothers Costas and Petros Souppouris, who were eight and ten at the time, in an interview with the Cyprus News Agency yesterday said "never again" as they prepared for the funerals of their father Andreas Souppouris, 48, their mother Areti Souppouris, 39, brother Dimitris Souppouris 6 years old, sister Julia Souppouris, 2, and aunt Thekla Souppouris, 47.
Dr Areti Lagiou, of Athens University, said: "Physical activity was not even listed as a possible protective factor against prostate cancer.
Dr Areti Lagiou, who led the study, advised deskbound employees to take plenty of exercise in their leisure time.
 
 
 
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