trans alpine

[trans-al-pahyn, -pin, tranz-]

trans·al·pine

[trans-al-pahyn, -pin, tranz-]
adjective
1.
situated beyond the Alps, especially toward the north as viewed from Italy.
2.
passing or extending across or through the Alps: a transalpine railway.
3.
of, pertaining to, or characteristic of peoples or lands beyond the Alps.
noun
4.
a native or inhabitant of a country beyond the Alps.

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Trans alpine is always a great word to know.
So is zedonk. Does it mean:
the offspring of a zebra and a donkey.
a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.

Origin:
1580–90; < Latin trānsalpīnus across the Alps, equivalent to trāns- trans- + Alp(ēs) the Alps + -īnus -ine1
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