English dictionary
alpine
/'/&/lp/aI/n/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
adjective
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relating to or characteristic of alps
ExamplesAlpine sports.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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relating to the Alps and their inhabitants
ExamplesAlpine countries, Switzerland, Italy, France, and Germany.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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Of or pertaining to the Alps, or to any lofty mountain; as, <i>Alpine</i> snows; <i>Alpine</i> plants.
Source: webster1913
adjective satellite
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living or growing above the timber line
ExamplesAlpine flowers.
Source: WordNet 3.0