Early 17th century; earliest use found in Edward Topsell (d. 1625), Church of England clergyman and author. From classical Latin Alpēs, plural (genitive Alpium) the Alps + -ian.
Definition of Alpian in US English:
Alpian
adjectiveˈalpɪən
rare
Alpine.
Origin
Early 17th century; earliest use found in Edward Topsell (d. 1625), Church of England clergyman and author. From classical Latin Alpēs, plural (genitive Alpium) the Alps + -ian.