arista

¹

[ uh-ris-tuh ]

noun

, plural a·ris·tae [uh, -, ris, -tee].

1. Botany. a bristlelike appendage of the spikelets of grains or grasses; an awn.
2. Entomology. a prominent bristle on the antenna of some dipterous insects.

Arista

²

[ ah-rees-tah ]

noun

1. Ma·ria·no [mah-, ryah, -naw], 1802–55, Mexican general: president of Mexico 1851–53.

arista

/ əˈrɪstə /

noun

1. a stiff bristle such as the awn of some grasses and cereals
2. a bristle-like appendage on the antennae of some insects

Derived Forms

• aˈristate, adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of arista¹

1685–95; < Latin: awn, beard or ear of grain; arête

Word History and Origins

Origin of arista¹

C17: from Latin: ear of corn, fishbone

Example Sentences

Soon after, he took top leadership roles at British record labels including Arista, Phonogram and MCA UK.

From The Daily Beast

Khujo and T did some things, while me and Gipp were signed to Arista Records before it folded under the advisory of L.A. Reid.

From The Daily Beast

Clive Davis, her mentor at Arista Records, spoke after, followed by Stevie Wonder, who sang "Ribbon in the Sky."

From The Daily Beast

With great spirit and determination did Arista and his army maintain the contest; but it was in vain.

From Project Gutenberg

Arista stated that his loss was two hundred and fifty-three.

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The votes of twelve States were found to be in favor of General Arista.

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The personal popularity of Gen. Arista is very great, and the best hopes are indulged of his administration.

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Antennal arista pectinate; bases of the antenn separated by a flattened carina.

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