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ar·ris  audio  (rs) KEY 

NOUN:
pl. arris or ar·ris·es
The sharp edge or ridge formed by two surfaces meeting at an angle, as in a molding.
ETYMOLOGY:
Alteration of Old French areste, fishbone, spine ; see arête


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