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adjective
1.
of, pertaining to, on, or part of any lofty mountain.
2.
very high; elevated.
3.
(initial capital letter) of, pertaining to, on, or part of the Alps.
4.
Botany. growing on mountains above the limit of tree growth: alpine plants.
5.
EXPAND(often initial capital letter) of or pertaining to downhill skiing or a competitive downhill skiing event. Compare Nordic (def. 3).
6.
COLLAPSE(initial capital letter) Anthropology. having the features characteristic of an Alpine.
noun
7.
(initial capital letter) Anthropology. a member of a Caucasoid people found in central Europe and characterized by heavy body build, medium complexion, and straight to wavy hair.
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| alpine (ˈælpaɪn) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | of or relating to high mountains |
| 2. | (of plants) growing on mountains, esp above the limit for tree growth |
| 3. | connected with or used in mountaineering in medium-sized glaciated mountain areas such as the Alps |
| 4. | skiing Compare nordic of or relating to racing events on steep prepared slopes, such as the slalom and downhill |
| —n | |
| 5. | a plant that is native or suited to alpine conditions |
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alpine  (āl-pĭn) Pronunciation Key
Resembling or characteristic of the European Alps or any other high mountain system, especially one that has been shaped by intense glacial erosion. |
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