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alpinery

|al-pi-ner-y|

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/ˈæl.pɪˌnɛr.i/

garden for alpine plants

Etymology
Etymology Information

'alpinery' originates from the word 'alpine,' which is derived from Latin 'Alpīnus,' referring to the Alps.

Historical Evolution

'alpine' transformed from the Latin word 'Alpīnus' and eventually became the modern English word 'alpine,' leading to the creation of 'alpinery.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it referred to anything related to the Alps, but over time it evolved into its current meaning of a garden for alpine plants.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a garden or area dedicated to the cultivation of alpine plants.

The botanical garden features an extensive alpinery.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/07/03 16:36