Alps

Speech parts

1. Alps - Noun

2. Alps - Proper noun

Meaning

a large mountain system in south-central Europe; scenic beauty and winter sports make them a popular tourist attraction

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

sierra alp range alpine chain Andes Rocky Mountains Pyrenees Rockies massif dolomite cordillera transalpine Italy Himalayas
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Antonyms

plateau

Phrases with the word

Julian Alps bavarian alps flower growing in the alps transylvanian alps flower growing high in the alps flower that grows high in the alps

Anagrams

salp slap APLS ASPL PALS SPLA laps

Examples

According to geologist Stefan Schmid, because the Western Alps underwent a metamorphic event in the Cenozoic Era while the Austroalpine peaks underwent an event in the Cretaceous Period, the two areas show distinct differences in nappe formations. Source: Internet

After centuries of struggle, in 194 BC the entire area of what is now Lombardy became a Roman province with the name of Gallia Cisalpina (" Gaul on the inner side (with respect to Rome) of the Alps "). Source: Internet

Additionally, a small number of pre-Latin words have survived in Romansh, mainly concerning animals, plants, and geological features unique to the Alps, such as camutsch ' chamois ' and grava ' scree '. Source: Internet

After gathering a large coalition of peoples, Alboin crossed the Julian Alps in 568, entering an almost undefended Italy. Source: Internet

After the assembly was concluded, Otto III and his mother Theophanu travelled across the Alps in order for Otto to be crowned at Aix, the traditional location of the coronation of the German kings. Source: Internet

Although, to be honest, the weather is much better here in the Alps than on the Arctic Ocean. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

alprazolam abuse alprenolol alprostadil Alpujarra Alpujarran Alpujarras