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Adjective: alpine  'al,pIn
  1. Relating to or characteristic of alps
    "alpine sports"
     
  2. (biology) living or growing above the timber line
    "alpine flowers"
Noun: alpine  'al,pIn
  1. A plant native to high mountain areas
    "Edelweiss is a well-known alpine flower"
Adjective: Alpine  'al,pIn
  1. Relating to or characteristic of the Alps or high mountains in general
    "Alpine skiing is a popular winter sport"
     
  2. (botany) growing on mountains above the timberline
    "Alpine plants have adapted to harsh high-altitude conditions"

Derived forms: alpines

See also: highland, upland

Encyclopedia: Alpine, Oregon