Alpine
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈæl.paɪn/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Alpine is an adjective meaning Of, relating to, or inhabiting mountains, especially above the timberline.
Meaning
Of, relating to, or inhabiting mountains, especially above the timberline.
More Meanings
- (skiing) Of or relating to slalom and downhill skiing.
- (botany) Any of several plants, native to mountain habitats, often grown in rock gardens.
Example Sentences
alpine snows
alpine plants
There can be little doubt that the autumn-flowering gentians are the elite of late-flowering alpines, but alas they can only be enjoyed by those gardeners with an acid soil, unless they can be grown in containers.
Word Forms
- alpines
Synonyms for alpine
Depending on context, synonyms include montane, upland.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include upland, highland, mountainous, mountain, valley, rock.
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