Alpian

/ælˈpiːən/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or characteristic of the Alps, Alpine mountains, or Alpine regions and their geography.

Etymology

From 'Alp' (the mountain range, from Old High German 'alba') plus the locational suffix '-ian', directly paralleling 'Alpine' but with an alternate formation.

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