Alp

alp, n. a high mountain:— pl. Alps , specially applied to the lofty ranges of Switzerland.— adjs. Alp′en ; Alpine (alp′in, or alp′īn), pertaining to the Alps, or to any lofty mountains: very high.— ns. Al′pinist , Alpes′tri an , one devoted to Alpine climbing. [L.; of Celtic origin; cf. Gael. alp , a mountain; allied to L. alb us , white (with snow).]