arista

dieNoun

awn (botany)

Word details

German meaning
Ein Grat oder eine Granne, besonders bei Gräsern.
English meaning
awn
Synonym
None
German example
Die Arista des Getreides ist deutlich sichtbar.
English example
The awn of the grain is clearly visible.
Type
Noun
Article
die
Singular Form
die Arista
Plural Form
die Aristae

Example sentences with “arista”

  1. Die Ähre hat eine lange Arista. (The ear has a long awn.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'Arista' a Latin loanword?

Yes, it is a technical term in botany (die Arista).