Alpine
ˈælpaɪn
Definition

Definition of Alpine - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
geographyrelating to high mountains
  • Alpine scenery is breathtaking and unique..
high-altitude mountainous
2.
geologicalTECH.pertaining to mountain building in the Tertiary periodTECH.
  • The Alpine orogeny shaped many European landscapes.
mountainous tectonic
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Expressions with Alpine

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bird species found in high mountains of Europe and Asia
The Alpine chough thrives in the cold, rocky environments of the Alps..
wild goat native to the European Alps
The Alpine ibex is known for its climbing skills.
small amphibian found in European mountains
The Alpine newt is common in the Alps.
event in the Paralympics featuring skiing for disabled athletes
Para Alpine Skiing is a highlight of the Winter Paralympics.

Origin of Alpine

Latin, Alpes (Alps)

Terms with Alpine included in their meaning

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sports
alpine skier specializing in downhill discipline
alpine singing
vocal style using quick shifts between low register and falsetto
alpine plant
low plant with many short upright shoots forming a dense mat
mythology
goddess in Alpine paganism
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nature
alpine meadow in mountainous regions
sport
Alpine snowboarding race similar to the skiing discipline
alpine bearberry
dwarf shrub with black berries in European mountains
botany
small evergreen plant found in arctic or alpine regions

Examples of Alpine in a sentence

  • Alpine plants are adapted to survive in extreme conditions.
  • The Alpine formations are studied by geologists worldwide.
  • Alpine structures reveal much about Earth's history.

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  1. French:alpin, tertiaire, ...
  2. German:Hochgebirge, alpin, ...
  3. Italian:alpino, delle Alpi, ...
  4. Spanish:alpino, montañoso, ...
  5. Portuguese:de montanha, ...
  6. Chinese:阿尔卑斯山的, 阿尔卑斯的, ...
  7. Japanese:アルプスの, 造山運動の, ...
  8. Arabic:جَبَلِي, ألبِيّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:אַלְפִּינִי, ...
  10. Russian:горный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:альпійський, ...
  12. Hindi:पर्वतीय, भूवैज्ञानिक, ...
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