Results for “alp”

alpaca

noun

A domesticated South American animal related to the llama, valued for its soft wool, or the wool/fabric made from it.

Alpha

noun

The first letter of the Greek alphabet, often used to mean "first" or "primary".

alphabet

noun

The full set of letters used to write a language, usually arranged in a fixed order.

alphabetical

adj

Arranged in the order of the letters of the alphabet, from A to Z.

alphabetically

adv

In alphabetical order, following the A-to-Z sequence of letters.

Alphonse

name

A male given name of Germanic origin, the French form of Alfonso.

alpine

adj

Relating to the Alps or to high mountains in general.

Alps

name

A major mountain range in Western Europe stretching from France to Slovenia, home to Mont Blanc, its highest peak.

Kalpana

name

A feminine given name of Sanskrit origin, meaning "imagination" or "idea."

malpractice

noun

Improper or negligent treatment of a patient by a doctor or other professional, causing harm.

palp

noun

A small, jointed, sensory appendage near the mouth of an insect, arachnid, or similar creature.

palpable

adj

Able to be touched or physically felt.

ralph

verb

Slang for to vomit.

ralphie

noun

British slang for a scruffy or unruly schoolchild.

scalp

noun

The skin on top of the head, where hair grows.

scalped

adjective

Having had the scalp (the skin and hair on top of the head) cut or torn off.

scalpel

noun

A small, extremely sharp knife used by surgeons for precise cutting.

scalping

noun

The practice of reselling tickets or goods at a marked-up price, often illegally.

Walpole

name

An English surname and place name, borne by Sir Robert Walpole, widely considered Britain's first prime minister.