Dolomite Alps


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Do·lo·mite Alps

 (dō′lə-mīt′, dŏl′ə-)
A range of the eastern Alps in northeast Italy rising to 3,344 m (10,971 ft). Their dolomitic limestone peaks are famous for their vivid coloring at sunrise and sunset.
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Noun1.Dolomite Alps - an eastern range of the Alps in northeastern Italy famous for their dolomitic limestoneDolomite Alps - an eastern range of the Alps in northeastern Italy famous for their dolomitic limestone
Italia, Italian Republic, Italy - a republic in southern Europe on the Italian Peninsula; was the core of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire between the 4th century BC and the 5th century AD
Alps, the Alps - a large mountain system in south-central Europe; scenic beauty and winter sports make them a popular tourist attraction
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