alpine

adjective ! Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about alpine at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

1. Relating to or characteristic of alps.

   alpine sports

2. Relating to the Alps and their inhabitants.

   Alpine countries, Switzerland, Italy, France, and Germany

3. Living or growing above the timber line.

   alpine flowers