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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024al•pine /ˈælpaɪn, -pɪn/USA pronunciation adj. - of or relating to any high mountains:alpine slopes.
- [before a noun* Alpine] of or relating to the Alps.
- Ecologygrowing in or living in the heights above the timberline:alpine plants.
- Sport of or relating to downhill or slalom skiing:[often: Alpine]an Alpine event.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024al•pine (al′pīn, -pin),USA pronunciation adj. - of, pertaining to, on, or part of any lofty mountain.
- very high;
elevated. - (cap.) of, pertaining to, on, or part of the Alps.
- Botanygrowing on mountains above the limit of tree growth:alpine plants.
- Sport(often cap.) of or pertaining to downhill skiing or a competitive downhill skiing event. Cf. Nordic (def. 3).
- Physical Anthropology(cap.) [Anthropol.]having the features characteristic of an Alpine.
n. - Physical Anthropology(cap.) [Anthropol.]a member of a Caucasoid people found in central Europe and characterized by heavy body build, medium complexion, and straight to wavy hair.
- Latin Alpīnus, equivalent. to Alp(ēs) (plural) the Alps + -īnus -ine1
- 1600–10
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: alpine /ˈælpaɪn/ adj - of or relating to high mountains
- (of plants) growing on mountains, esp above the limit for tree growth
- connected with or used in mountaineering in medium-sized glaciated mountain areas such as the Alps
- of or relating to racing events on steep prepared slopes, such as the slalom and downhill
Compare nordic
n - a plant that is native or suited to alpine conditions
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