Definition of Alpine

1. Adjective. Relating to or characteristic of alps. "Alpine sports"

Partainyms: Alp

2. Adjective. Relating to the Alps and their inhabitants. "Alpine countries, Switzerland, Italy, France, and Germany"
Partainyms: Alps

3. Adjective. Living or growing above the timber line. "Alpine flowers"
Category relationships: Biological Science, Biology
Similar to: Highland, Upland

Definition of Alpine

1. a. Of or pertaining to the Alps, or to any lofty mountain; as, Alpine snows; Alpine plants.

Definition of Alpine

1. a plant native to high mountain regions [n -S]

Medical Definition of Alpine

1. 1. Of or pertaining to the Alps, or to any lofty mountain; as, Alpine snows; Alpine plants. 2. Like the Alps; lofty. "Gazing up an Alpine height." Origin: L. Alpinus, fr. Alpes the Alps: cf. F. Alpin. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Alpine

alpha viruses
alpha wave
alpha wave
Alphonse Bertillon
Alphonse Capone
alphorn
alphorns
alphos
alphosis
alphosises
alphyl
alphyls
alpia
alpidem
alpine (current term)
alpine (current term)
alpinely
alpines
Alpine anemone
alpine ash
alpine azalea
alpine bearberry
Alpine besseya
Alpine celery pine
alpine clover
alpine clubmoss
alpine coltsfoot
Alpine enchanter's nightshade
Alpine fir
Alpine glacier

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