Alps
proper nounattested in dialogue
- //ælps//
A mountain range in Western Europe, running from France to Slovenia, the highest peak of which is Mont Blanc, at 4808 metres.
proper noun
- 1
A mountain range in Western Europe, running from France to Slovenia, the highest peak of which is Mont Blanc, at 4808 metres.
Etymology
Etymology tree Latin Alpēsder. Middle French Alpesbor. Middle English Alpes English Alps From Middle English Alpes, from Old English Alpis, ultimately from Latin Alpēs; in later use partly via French. Compare German Alpen (“alps”, plurale tantum), German Alp (“mountainous pasture”).
Forms
- plural
- the Alps
Alpha · A placename. A ghost town in California, United States (USA).alphabet · The set of letters used when writing in a language.Alphonse · A male given name from the Germanic languages.
Alps · A mountain range in Western Europe, running from France to Slovenia, the highest peak of which is Mont Blanc, at 4808 metres.
already · Prior to some specified time, either past, present, or…alright · Used to indicate acknowledgement or acceptance; OK.also · In addition; besides; as well; further; too.