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alpine

Pronunciation: /ˈæl.paɪn/

The English word “alpine” has 3 meanings listed here.

adjective

  1. Of, relating to, or inhabiting mountains, especially above the timberline.
  2. Of or relating to slalom and downhill skiing.

noun

  1. Any of several plants, native to mountain habitats, often grown in rock gardens.

Etymology

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

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