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: a plant native to alpine or boreal regions that is often grown for ornament
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capitalized
: a person possessing Alpine physical characteristics
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often not capitalized
: of, relating to, or resembling the Alps or any mountains
2
often not capitalized
: of, relating to, or growing in the biogeographic zone including the elevated slopes above timberline
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: of or relating to a group or physical type characterized by a broad head, stockiness, medium height, and brown hair or eyes
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: of or relating to competitive ski events consisting of slalom and downhill racing compare nordic
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Nora Colomer, Fox News, 23 May 2024
Keep up that outdoorsy kick at the Bogus Basin Mountain Recreation Area with summertime hiking, mountain biking, and more—like an adrenaline-boosting alpine coaster running course through 4,330 feet of scenic views.
—Kara Peeler, Sunset Magazine, 21 May 2024
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The resort's aerial tram gives families an opportunity to explore the high alpine terrain of the Tetons.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 23 May 2024
Keep up that outdoorsy kick at the Bogus Basin Mountain Recreation Area with summertime hiking, mountain biking, and more—like an adrenaline-boosting alpine coaster running course through 4,330 feet of scenic views.
—Kara Peeler, Sunset Magazine, 21 May 2024
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alpine
adjective
al·pine
ˈal-ˌpīn 
often capitalized
1
a
: of, relating to, or resembling mountains and especially the Alps
b
: of, relating to, or growing on upland slopes above the highest elevation where trees grow
2
capitalized
: of or relating to competitive ski events consisting of slalom and downhill racing
Geographical Definition
Alpine
geographical name
Al·pine
ˈal-ˌpīn
city in a mountainous region of western Texas population 5905
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