Etymology

alpine

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Today it means: Of, relating to, or inhabiting mountains, especially above the timberline. Full definition →

Latin Alpīnus
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alpine · adjective, noun1

  1. Latin · derived fromAlpīnus
  2. English todayalpine

From Latin Alpīnus, from Alpēs (“the Alps”). Cognates include French alpin.

Alpine · adjective, proper noun2

  1. French · derived fromalpin
  2. English todayAlpine

From French alpin, equivalent to Alps + -ine, see also alpine.

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