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Alpine



English

Etymology

Latin Alpinus, fr. Alpes the Alps: compare with French Alpin.

Pronunciation

IPA: WEAE /ˈæl.paɪn/

Adjective

  1. Of or pertaining to the Alps, or to any lofty mountain; as, Alpine snows; Alpine plants.
  2. Like the Alps; lofty. ``Gazing up an Alpine height.'' --Tennyson.



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