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Date: 1600-1700
Language: Latin
Origin: alpinus, from Alpes 'Alps'

alpine

 adjective
     
Related topics: Geography
al‧pine [only before noun]
SG relating to the Alps (=a mountain range in central Europe) or to mountains in general:
breathtaking alpine scenery
alpine flowers
alpine skiing
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