Alpine
adjective
- of the Alps or the peoples living in the region of the Alps
- of or like high mountains
- growing in high altitudes above the timberline
- designating or having to do with downhill or slalom skiing
- designating or of a physical type of the Caucasoid peoples exemplified by the broad-headed, brown-haired, medium-statured people of the Alps
See Alpine in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(ălˈpīnˌ)
adjective- Alpine Of, relating to, or characteristic of the Alps or their inhabitants.
- Of or relating to high mountains.
- Biology Living or growing on mountains above the timberline: alpine plants.
- Sports
a. Intended for or concerned with mountaineering.
b. Alpine Of or relating to competitive downhill racing and slalom skiing events.
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