First Known Use: 1534
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pristine
adjective pris·tine \ˈpris-ˌtēn, pri-ˈstēn, especially British ˈpris-ˌtīn\
: in perfect condition : completely clean, fresh, neat, etc.
: not changed by people : left in its natural state
Full Definition of PRISTINE
1
: belonging to the earliest period or state : original <the hypothetical pristine lunar atmosphere>
2
a : not spoiled, corrupted, or polluted (as by civilization) : pure <a pristine forest> b : fresh and clean as or as if new <used books in pristine condition>
— pris·tine·ly adverb
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Origin of PRISTINE
Latin pristinus; akin to Latin prior
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