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al·pist \ˈalpə̇st, (ˈ)al|pēst\ noun also al·piste \“, alˈpēstə\ (-s) Etymology: Spanish alpiste, from Mozarabic al-bisht the alpist, from al- the (from Arabic) + bisht alpist, from Medieval Latin pistum, from Latin, neuter of pistus, past participle of pinsere to pound, crush — more at pestle 1. : the seed of canary grass 2. : the seed of any of various species of Phleum |