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Al·pine
 Alpine
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- pronunciation:
- ael
paIn
- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective, noun)
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
(l.c.) of, like, living in, or characteristic of high mountains or mountain regions above the timberline.
The wildflowers are beautiful in these alpine meadows.- synonyms:
- lofty, mountainous, snowcapped
- similar words:
- barren, elevated, glacial, high
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| definition 2: |
of, pertaining to, or located or living in the Alps.
These houses are characteristic of those in alpine villages. |
| definition 3: |
(sometimes l.c.) designating or pertaining to downhill skiing. (Cf. Nordic.)
Growing up in the mountains of Switzerland, he had more experience with Alpine skiing than with cross-country skiing.- synonyms:
- downhill
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
in anthropology, a physical type of Caucasians with a medium complexion and stocky build.
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