a·rête ( -r t )n. A sharp, narrow mountain ridge or spur. [French, from Old French areste, fishbone, spine, from Late Latin arista, awn, fishbone, from Latin, awn.] |
arête [əˈreɪt əˈrɛt]
n
(Earth Sciences / Physical Geography) a sharp ridge separating two cirques or glacial valleys in mountainous regions
[from French: fishbone, backbone (of a fish), ridge, sharp edge, from Latin arista ear of corn, fishbone]
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