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ristra

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[ree-struh] / ˈri strə /

noun

  1. a string of dried chiles, garlic, or other foodstuffs.

Etymology

Origin of ristra

First recorded in 1895–1900; from Spanish: literally, “string,” from Old Spanish riestra, rieste, from Latin restis “rope, cord”

Example Sentences

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Try hanging up herbs to dry or making a chile ristra or garlic braid.

From Salon • Dec. 6, 2023

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