alp

Meaning

Noun

  • A very high mountain. Specifically, one of the Alps, the highest chain of mountains in Europe.

Origin

  • Late Middle English, back-formation from alps, via French from Latin Alpes. Compare Old Saxon elbon, Old High German AlpÅ«n; Old High German alba).

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