arete

Other forms: aretes

Definitions of arete
  1. noun
    a sharp narrow ridge found in rugged mountains
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    type of:
    ridge, ridgeline
    a long narrow range of hills
  2. noun
    an ancient Greek concept of excellence and moral virtue
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