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alpine

al·pine

UK/ˈæl.paɪn/ US/ˈæl.pɪn/ uncommon

adjective

1.

relating to or characteristic of alps

  • “alpine sports”
2.

relating to the Alps and their inhabitants

  • “Alpine countries, Switzerland, Italy, France, and Germany”
3.

living or growing above the timber line

  • “alpine flowers”
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Origin

From Latin Alpīnus, from Alpēs (“the Alps”). Cognates include French alpin.

Phrases

  • alpine accentor
  • alpine anemone
  • alpine bellflower
  • alpine bullhead
  • alpine butterfly bend
  • alpine butterfly knot
  • alpine chough
  • alpine club-moss

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