alpine
adjective
[ ˈalpʌɪn ]
• relating to high mountains.
• "alpine and subalpine habitats"
alpine
noun
• a plant native to mountain districts, often suitable for growing in rock gardens.
• "a collection of alpines and dwarf bulbs"
• a North American butterfly which has brownish-black wings with orange-red markings.
Origin:
late Middle English: from Latin Alpinus, from Alpes ‘Alps’ (see alp).
