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   alpine

   /ˈalpʌɪn/

   adjective

   • 1. relating to high mountains: "alpine and subalpine habitats"
   • ▪ relating to the Alps: "Alpine guides"
   • ▪ relating to or denoting skiing downhill: "an alpine ski team"

   noun

   • 1. a plant native to mountain districts, often suitable for growing in rock gardens: "a collection of alpines and dwarf bulbs"
   • 2. a North American butterfly which has brownish-black wings with orange-red markings.

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Latin Alpinus, from Alpes ‘Alps’ (see alp).

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