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Alpestrine

Al-pes′trine

,
Adj.
[L.
Alpestris
.]
1.
Pertaining to the Alps, or other high mountains;
as,
Alpestrine
diseases, etc.

Definition 2024


Alpestrine

Alpestrine

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  • alpestrine

Adjective

Alpestrine (not comparable)

  1. Pertaining to the Alps, or other high mountains.
    Alpestrine diseases
  2. (botany) Growing on the elevated parts of mountains, but not above the tree-line; subalpine.

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