arietta
[ar-ee-et-uh; Italian ah-ree-et-tah]
- a short aria.
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Also ar·i·ette [ar-ee-et] /ˌær iˈɛt/.
Origin of arietta
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They all took advantage of it but one, and that was Arietta.
Young Wild West at "Forbidden Pass"An Old Scout
"I am glad you did not go into the place, Wild," Arietta said.
Young Wild West at "Forbidden Pass"An Old Scout
He almost pulled him around the bend, and then he found Jim and Arietta there.
Young Wild West at "Forbidden Pass"An Old Scout
Arietta now slid down by means of the lariat Jim had hold of.
Young Wild West at "Forbidden Pass"An Old Scout
"I don't know as I have got to tell you where my money is," replied Arietta, coolly.
Young Wild West at "Forbidden Pass"An Old Scout
arietta
ariette (ˌærɪˈɛt)
- a short relatively uncomplicated aria
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Word Origin
C18: from Italian, diminutive of aria
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