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subalpine

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sub·al·pine  (sb-lpn)
adj.
1. Of or relating to regions at or near the foot of the Alps.
2. Of, relating to, inhabiting, or growing in mountainous regions just below the timberline.

subalpine [sʌbˈælpaɪn]
adj
1. (Earth Sciences / Physical Geography) situated in or relating to the regions at the foot of mountains
2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Botany) (of plants) growing below the treeline in mountainous regions
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.subalpine - growing at high altitudes
highland, upland - used of high or hilly country
Translations
subalpine [ˈsʌbˈælpaɪn] ADJsubalpino


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