alpˈinism /-in-/ noun

The art or practice of mountain-climbing

alpˈinist noun

alpˈenglow noun

A reddish light seen on snow-capped peaks at sunrise or sunset

alpˈenhorn or alpˈhorn noun

A long powerful horn made of wood and bark, used chiefly by Alpine cowherds

alpˈenstock noun

A mountain traveller's long spiked staff

Alpine orogeny noun (geology)

The earth movements during the Tertiary period which led to the development of the Alps and associated mountain chains

Alpine race noun

One of the principal Caucasian physical types, characterized by broad head, sallow skin and moderate stature

Alpine skiing noun

Competitive skiing involving downhill and slalom events