Meaning Of The Word Arete

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arête in American English
noun: a sharp rugged mountain ridge, produced by glaciation

arete in British English
a sharp, narrow ridge or crest of a mountain, formed by glacial erosion
excellence or virtue, esp. in the full realization of potential or inherent function by a person or thing
noun: a sharp ridge separating two cirques or glacial valleys in mountainous regions
noun: sharp ridge separating two glacial valleys
noun: the aggregate of qualities, as valor and virtue, making up good character

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