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arris

ar·ris [ árrəss ] (plural ar·ris or ar·ris·es)


noun 
Definition:
 
sharp edge: a sharp edge or ridge made by the meeting of two surfaces on an architectural column or molding

[Late 17th century. Via French areste "sharp edge" < Latin arista (see arête)]
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