: a reddish glow seen near sunset or sunrise on the summits of mountains

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But with the sun lingering just below the horizon, the alpenglow on jagged peaks lasted for at least an hour. Tom Yulsman, Discover Magazine, 21 Feb. 2013 Colorado’s natural beauty — groves of aspen shimmering in fall, snowcapped 14,000-foot peaks bathed in alpenglow — has much to lure outdoor enthusiasts, from college-age tubers to private jet owners. Ben Ryder Howe, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2022

Word History

Etymology

partial translation of German Alpenglühen, from Alpen Alps + Glühen glow

First Known Use

1862, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of alpenglow was in 1862

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“Alpenglow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/alpenglow. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.

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