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ALPINE

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Living or growing above the timber line

Example:

alpine flowers

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

highland; upland (used of high or hilly country)

Domain category:

biological science; biology (the science that studies living organisms)

Sense 2

Meaning:

Relating to the Alps and their inhabitants

Example:

Alpine countries, Switzerland, Italy, France, and Germany

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Pertainym:

Alps (a large mountain system in south-central Europe; scenic beauty and winter sports make them a popular tourist attraction)

Sense 3

Meaning:

Relating to or characteristic of alps

Example:

alpine sports

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Pertainym:

alp (any high mountain)

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