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Definition of Alp

1. Noun. Any high mountain.

Definition of Alp

1. n. A very high mountain. Specifically, in the plural, the highest chain of mountains in Europe, containing the lofty mountains of Switzerland, etc.

2. n. A bullfinch.

Definition of Alp

1. a high mountain [n -S]

Medical Definition of Alp

1. 1. A very high mountain. Specifically, in the plural, the highest chain of mountains in Europe, containing the lofty mountains of Switzerland, etc. "Nor breath of vernal air from snowy alp." (Milton) "Hills peep o'er hills, and alps on alps arise." (Pope) 2. Something lofty, or massive, or very hard to be surmounted. The plural form Alps is sometimes used as a singular. "The Alps doth spit." Origin: L. Alpes the Alps, said to be of Celtic origin; cf. Gael. Alp a high mountain, Ir. Ailp any huge mass or lump: cf. F. Alpes. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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Lexicographical Neighbors of Alp

Alosa chrysocloris Alosa pseudoharengus Alosa sapidissima alose Alost alouatta Alouatta alouatte alouattinae aloud

alow alowe aloxiprin Aloys Senefelder alp (current term) alp (current term) alpaca alpaca alpacas alpeen

alpeens Alpena alpenglow alpenglows alpenhorn alpenhorns alpenstock alpenstocks Alpers disease Alpert syndrome

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