noun
alp
Alp (noun) means a very high mountain. Specifically, one of the Alps, the highest chain of mountains in Europe.
noun
1
A very high mountain. Specifically, one of the Alps, the highest chain of mountains in Europe.
2
An alpine meadow.
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Etymology
Late Middle English, back-formation from alps pl, via French from Latin Alpes (“high mountains, especially those of Switzerland”). Compare Old Saxon elbon (“Alps”), Old High German Alpūn (“Alps”); Old High German alba (“alp, mountain”)).
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What is the meaning of alp?
"alp" (noun) means a very high mountain. Specifically, one of the Alps, the highest chain of mountains in Europe.
What are the different meanings of alp?
"alp" has 2 main meanings: 1. A very high mountain. Specifically, one of the Alps, the highest chain of mountains in Europe; 2. An alpine meadow.