plural of alp
"The Swiss Alps are home to several rare alps, which are small mountain goats found in high elevations."
A mountain range in Western Europe, running from France to Slovenia, with its highest peak Mont Blanc at 4808 meters.
"The hikers trekked across the snow-capped Alps, marveling at how the famous range stretches from France all the way to Slovenia and culminates in the majestic Mont Blanc at 4808 meters."
The word "Alps" comes from the Latin Alpes, which originally referred to a specific mountain range rather than mountains in general. It entered English through Middle and Old French before becoming part of standard usage, while related terms like the German Alp for a mountainous pasture show how the root has evolved across languages.