Alps

/ælps/
/ælps/
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Definitions of Alps
  1. noun
    a large mountain system in south-central Europe; scenic beauty and winter sports make them a popular tourist attraction
    synonyms: the Alps
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    chain, chain of mountains, mountain chain, mountain range, range, range of mountains
    a series of hills or mountains
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