[ˈalpʌɪn], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- relating to high mountains
(e.g: alpine and subalpine habitats)


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

[ˈalpʌɪn], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a plant native to mountain districts, often suitable for growing in rock gardens
(e.g: a collection of alpines and dwarf bulbs)

- a North American butterfly which has brownish-black wings with orange-red markings


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