a. [ L. Alpinus, fr. Alpes the Alps: cf. F. Alpin. ]
a. [ L. Cisalpinus; cis on this side + Alpinus Alpine. ] On the hither side of the Alps with reference to Rome, that is, on the south side of the Alps; -- opposed to transalpine. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ L. subalpinus. ] (Bot. & Zool.) Inhabiting the somewhat high slopes and summits of mountains, but considerably below the snow line. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ L. transalpinus; trans across, beyond + Alpinus Alpine, from Alpes the Alps: cf. F. transalpin. ] Being on the farther side of the Alps in regard to Rome, that is, on the north or west side of the Alps; of or pertaining to the region or the people beyond the Alps;
n. A native or inhabitant of a country beyond the Alps, that is, out of Italy. [ 1913 Webster ]