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alpenstock


al·pen·stock

noun \ˈal-pən-ˌstäk\

Definition of ALPENSTOCK

: a long iron-pointed staff used in mountain climbing

Origin of ALPENSTOCK

German, from Alpen + Stock staff
First Known Use: 1829

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