alp

noun

\ ˈalp

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Definition of alp

1 : a high rugged mountain

2 : something suggesting an alp in height, size, or ruggedness

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an adventurer who has scaled alps, explored ocean depths, and flown into the stratosphere

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ALPS is part of the company’s financial services segment. — Diane Stafford, kansascity.com, "Missouri Works grants $1.97 million in tax credits for DST job growth," 30 May 2017 Instead he was spotted in the Swiss alps, drinking beer on the ski slopes with friends after partying into the early hours the night before at a club in the posh ski resort town of Verbier, the Daily Mail reported. — Martha Ross, The Mercury News, "Prince William’s boys only ski weekend raises questions," 14 Mar. 2017

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The first known use of alp was in the 15th century

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