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Alpinoid

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Al·​pin·​oid | \ ˈalpəˌnȯid \

Definition of Alpinoid

: resembling or related to the Alpine race

First Known Use of Alpinoid

1945, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for Alpinoid

Alpine + -oid

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“Alpinoid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Alpinoid. Accessed 6 Oct. 2022.

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