al‧pine /ˈælpaɪn/
adjective [only before noun][
Date: 1600-1700;
Language: Latin;
Origin: alpinus, from Alpes 'Alps']
relating to the Alps
(=a mountain range in central Europe) or to mountains in general:
breathtaking alpine scenery
alpine flowers
alpine skiing [TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲