aristate

[ uh-ris-teyt ]

adjective

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

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

Example Sentences

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

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg