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alpine
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alpine
1. (of plants) growing on mountains, esp above the limit for tree growth
2. connected with or used in mountaineering in medium-sized glaciated mountain areas such as the Alps
3. Skiing of or relating to racing events on steep prepared slopes, such as the slalom and downhill
4. a plant that is native or suited to alpine conditions

alpine [′al‚pīn]
(ecology)
Any plant native to mountain peaks or boreal regions.
(geology)
Similar to or characteristic of a lofty mountain or mountain system.


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In "Escursione pre-Riunione: il sistema alpino Appenninico nel Cenozoico (6-9 settembre 2002)", 81a Riunione Estiva Societa Geologica Italiana, Torino 10-12 settembre 2002, pp.
She became concerned when he started talking to her outside the Alpino chip shop in Cross Arthurlie Street and decided to get a taxi.
[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] In an antecedent gallery, Bonami has hung Stingel's most recent self-portrait, Alpino (1976), 2006, a giant rendition of the artist's military ID-card photo, replete with official seal and staples.
 
 
 
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