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pristine

pris·tine [ prí stn, pri stn ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. immaculate: so clean and neat as to look as good as new
The house is in pristine condition.

2. unspoiled: not yet ruined by human encroachment
acres of pristine forest

3. in or of original state: in or belonging to an original state or condition

[Mid-16th century. < Latin pristinus "former"]
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