alpine: Meaning and Definition of

al•pine

1. of, pertaining to, on, or part of any lofty mountain.
2. very high; elevated.
3. (cap.) of, pertaining to, on, or part of the Alps.
4. growing on mountains above the limit of tree growth: alpine plants.
5. (often cap.) of or pertaining to downhill skiing or a competitive downhill skiing event. Cf. Nordic (def. 3).
6. (cap.)having the features characteristic of an Alpine.

1. (cap.)a member of a Caucasoid people found in central Europe and characterized by heavy body build, medium complexion, and straight to wavy hair.