Alpine

Pronunciation

• US IPA: /ˈæl.paɪn/

Origin

From Latin alpinus, from Alpēs ("The Alps"). Cognates include French alpin.

Full definition of alpine

Adjective

1. Of, relating to, or inhabiting mountains, especially above the timber line
   alpine snows
2. (skiing); of or relating to slalom and downhill skiing. (Compare Nordic.)

Derived terms

• alpine pasqueflower
• alpine marmot

Noun

1. Any of several plants, native to mountain habitats, often grown in a rock garden

Anagrams

• Nepali
• pineal