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subalpine
[ suhb-al-pahyn, -pin ]
adjective
- pertaining to the regions at the foot of the Alps.
- Botany. growing on mountains below the limit of tree growth, and above the foothill, or montane, zone.
subalpine
/ sʌbˈælpaɪn /
adjective
- situated in or relating to the regions at the foot of mountains
- (of plants) growing below the treeline in mountainous regions
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Word History and Origins
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Example Sentences
Among the trees are the quaking aspen, Douglas spruce, Engelmann spruce, and subalpine fir.
Another thousand feet and the Subalpine fir replaces its two near relatives.
They are found in most perfect condition in the subalpine region, at an elevation of from eight thousand to nine thousand feet.
Between the subalpine areas and the river valleys there are several large ancient burns which are partly reforested.
Subalpine species adapted to withstand the burden of deep snow take their place.
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