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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"
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)