First Known Use: 1811
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alpenstock
noun al·pen·stock \ˈal-pən-ˌstäk\
Definition of ALPENSTOCK
: a long iron-pointed staff used in mountain climbing
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Origin of ALPENSTOCK
German, from Alpen + Stock staff
Rhymes with ALPENSTOCK
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