alp Definition
alp (alp)
noun
a high mountain, esp. in Switzerland
Etymology: < L Alpes, the Alps, high mountains; prob. < a non-IE root *alb-, mountain: thought by some scholars to be also the origin of Albion
alp Usage Examples
Converse of object
- use: Instead, we used the ALP to get water into the property through the roof from above.
- cross: Brian agreed because Kempten is a very good starting point for crossing the alps.
Adjective modifier
- Swiss: I personally, had never seen such delightful, stunning views as those in the Swiss alps on a sunny, clear day.
- French: The photo above is of my favorite resort Courchevel 1650 situated in the French alps.
- Italian: Migration at this time from the French and Italian Alps was much greater than from the Swiss and Austrian Alps.
- high: GGT is also useful in determining the cause of a high ALP.
- southern: Alpine travel in the Canterbury and Westland ranges, southern alps.. .
- black: Nine black alps - Velvet Spade, Island records showcase NBA played during the day on Red river.
Modifies a noun
- member: ALP members can visit the Forum via the website.
- hamlet: Here we look at mountains, glaciers and valleys, the villages and tiny alp hamlets visited along the way.
- trip: I've got to pull out of the alps trip due to unforseen financial circumstances.
Noun used with modifier
- French: The best bargain heli ski chalet holidays in the french alps.
- deux: This is more comparable to the oppulent trip to deux alps.
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