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- alpine choughA species of bird in the crow family (Corvidae) (Pyrrhocorax graculus), that breeds locally in the highest mountains of southern Europe, the Alps, across central Asia and India.
- alpine skiingA sport involving skiing downhill.
- alpine accentorPrunella collaris, a small passerine bird in the family Prunellidae
- alpine newta newt of the salamander order Caudata, Ichthyosaura alpestris, formerly Triturus alpestris and Mesotriton alpestris.
- Alpine CountyOne of 58 counties in California, United States. County seat: Markleeville.
- Alpine RidgeA community in Inverness, Nova Scotia, Cape Breton, Canada, North America.
- Alpine VillageA census-designated place in Alpine County, California, United States.
- Glen AlpineA suburb of Sydney in the Campbelltown council area, New South Wales, Australia.
- alpine combinedAn event in alpine skiing which combines runs on a downhill skiing course and a slalom course, for individual skiers.
- Alpine hatSynonym of Tyrolean hat: A kind of green felt hat with the crown tapering to a point, originally from the Tyrol in the Alps.
- alpine bullheadA species of fish in the Cottidae family, Cottus poecilopus.
- alpine clubmossDiphasiastrum alpinum, a club moss in the family Lycopodiaceae.
- alpine lady's-mantleThe herb Alchemilla alpina.
- alpine divorceThe situation where an individual is abandoned by their romantic partner during hiking, climbing or mountaineering, mainly due to an argument.
- Alpine goatA breed of medium to large domestic goat that originated in the French Alps.
- alpine fleabaneA flower of species Erigeron alpiniformis found in Canada and Greenland
- alpine firA fir tree of species Abies lasiocarpa
- Alpine hornSynonym of alphorn: A long, curved, wooden horn used by mountain-dwelling herders in the Alps, originally to call cattle but now only as musical instrument in classical and folk tunes.
- alpine startA mountaineer's early start on climbing in the morning, before it is light.
- alpine salamanderSalamandra atra, a black salamander found in certain mountainous parts of Europe.
- alpine snowboardA snowboard variant used in alpine snowboarding. A narrow snowboard, with one upturned front tip and a tail, appearing similar to an extremely wide ski. Unlike a normal snowboard, both bindings on alpine boards are angled to mount boots …
- alpine coilA type of knot used to secure a coiled rope.
- alpine snowboardingThe winter recreational activity of using an alpine snowboard.
- Alpine republicA republic in the Alps; usually Switzerland or Austria.
- alpine butterfly bendA type of knot used to provide an anchor point on a long line. Also known as the butterfly knot.
Compound words 11
- CalpineA census-designated place in Sierra County, California, United States.
- cisalpineOn this side of the Alps (chiefly the south side where Rome is located).
- transalpineOn the other side of the Alps (usually with respect to Rome, therefore the north side).
- nonalpineNot alpine.
- alpinesqueHaving an alpine style.
- perialpineAround the Alps.
- semialpineSomewhat or partly alpine.
- afroalpineRelating to the climates of the higher African mountains
- subalpineAt the foot of the Alps
- alpinetinThe chromenone (2S)-7-hydroxy-5-methoxy-2-phenyl-2,3-dihydro-4H-chromen-4-one present in some ginger plants (of the genus Alpinia)