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subalpine
[ suhb-al-pahyn, -pin ]
adjective
- pertaining to the regions at the foot of the Alps.
- Botany. growing on mountains below the limit of tree growth, and above the foothill, or montane, zone.
subalpine
/ sʌbˈælpaɪn /
adjective
- situated in or relating to the regions at the foot of mountains
- (of plants) growing below the treeline in mountainous regions
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Word History and Origins
Origin of subalpine1
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Example Sentences
Among the trees are the quaking aspen, Douglas spruce, Engelmann spruce, and subalpine fir.
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Another thousand feet and the Subalpine fir replaces its two near relatives.
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They are found in most perfect condition in the subalpine region, at an elevation of from eight thousand to nine thousand feet.
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Between the subalpine areas and the river valleys there are several large ancient burns which are partly reforested.
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Subalpine species adapted to withstand the burden of deep snow take their place.
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