adj
alpine
AL-pyn
adj
1
Relating to the Alps or to high mountains in general.
"They spent a week hiking through alpine meadows."
"Alpine skiing is one of the most popular events at the Winter Olympics."
noun
1
A small plant native to high mountain regions, often grown in rock gardens.
"She filled the rockery with hardy alpines."
How to Use Alpine
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRelated to the Alps, or more broadly to high mountain environments.
Common pairings
alpine skiing
alpine village
alpine climate
Word Forms
more Alpine comparative, alpines plural, most Alpine superlative
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Etymology
From Latin Alpinus, from Alpes, "the Alps".