alp /alp/

1. A high mountain
2. A mountain pasture
3. (in pl; with cap) the mountain ranges of Switzerland and neighbouring countries

Alpˈine or alpˈine /-īn/ adjective

1. Of the Alps or other mountains
2. Growing on mountain tops

1. An alpine plant
2. A member of the Alpine race

alpˈinism /-in-/ noun

The art or practice of mountain-climbing

alpˈinist noun

alpˈenglow noun

A reddish light seen on snow-capped peaks at sunrise or sunset

alpˈenhorn or alpˈhorn noun

A long powerful horn made of wood and bark, used chiefly by Alpine cowherds

alpˈenstock noun

A mountain traveller's long spiked staff

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