Alpine (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

adjective
  1. of, pertaining to, on, or part of any lofty mountain.
  2. very high;elevated.
  3. of, pertaining to, on, or part of the Alps.
  4. growing on mountains above the limit of tree growth: alpine plants.
  5. of or relating to downhill skiing or a competitive downhill skiing event.
  6. (no longer in technical use) having the features characteristic of an Alpine.
noun
  1. (no longer in technical use) a member of a Caucasoid people found in central Europe and characterized by heavy body build, medium complexion, and straight to wavy hair.
adjective
  1. of or relating to high mountains
  2. (of plants) growing on mountains, esp above the limit for tree growth
  3. connected with or used in mountaineering in medium-sized glaciated mountain areas such as the Alps
  4. of or relating to racing events on steep prepared slopes, such as the slalom and downhill
noun
  1. a plant that is native or suited to alpine conditions
adjective
  1. of or relating to the Alps or their inhabitants
  2. geology
    • of or relating to an episode of mountain building in the Tertiary period during which the Alps were formed
    • of or relating to a high mountainous environment heavily modified by glacial erosion
    Alpine (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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