Main Entry: Alpine

Function: adjective

Date: 15th century

1 often not capitalized : of, relating to, or resembling the Alps or any mountains
2 often not capitalized : of, relating to, or growing in the biogeographic zone including the elevated slopes above timberline
3 : of or relating to a physical type characterized by a broad head, stockiness, medium height, and brown hair or eyes often regarded as constituting a branch of the Caucasian race
4 : of or relating to competitive ski events consisting of slalom and downhill racing — compare nordic