Maritime Alps

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plural noun

a range of the Alps in SE France and NW Italy.

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British Dictionary definitions for Maritime Alps

Maritime Alps

pl n

a range of the W Alps in SE France and NW Italy. Highest peak: Argentera, 3297 m (10 817 ft)

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