Definition of alpine

Reference

	Dictionary
	Encyclopedia
	Thesaurus
	World Factbook
	Spanish Dictionary
	Quotations
	Anatomy
	Conversion Calculator

Word of the Day

perfunctory
Definition: (adjective) unenthusiastic, routine, or mechanical.
Petersons.com

Add Word of the Day to your personalized My Yahoo! page:

About My Yahoo! and RSS »

ï»¿

Sponsored Links

Alpine Car Audio Clearance Sale
All new alpine CD MP3 players, amplifiers, subwoofers and speakers in stock and on sale. Full warranty, quick same day shipping and always friendly service. WoofersEtc.com.
www.woofersetc.com

Email this page to a friend

< Alpheus

alpinism >

al·pine

(

) KEY

ADJECTIVE:

Alpine Of, relating to, or characteristic of the Alps or their inhabitants.
Of or relating to high mountains.
Biology Living or growing on mountains above the timberline: alpine plants.
Sports
1. Intended for or concerned with mountaineering.
2. Alpine Of or relating to competitive downhill racing and slalom skiing events.

ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English, from Latin Alpnus, from Alps the Alps

Visit our partner's site

Provided by Houghton Mifflin
		eReference -- Download this interactive reference software to your desktop computer

Sponsored Links

Alpine
Save up to 70% on alpine. Free USA shipping on orders over $99.
Onlinecarstereo.com
Alpine Car Audio
Browse the complete line of Alpine cd players, speakers, amps, & subs.
hifisoundconnection.com/alpine
Alpine Creek Lodge
Alaskan Lodge! Plan your Dream Alaska Vacation here!! Best Value!!
www.alpinecreeklodge.com

( What's this? )

Search Dictionary:

More on Yahoo! Education

•	Online and On-Campus Degree Programs MBAs - Technology Management - Education - Health - More
•	College & Grad School - A Comprehensive Guide College Search - Test Prep - Application Tips - Scholarship Search

The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition.
Copyright © 2000 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
Published by the Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.
Other Important Information