Meaning & use
alpenglow
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A reddish or pink glow seen on mountain peaks shortly before sunrise or after sunset.
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Hikers gathered at the ridge to watch the alpenglow light up the summit.
Photographers often wake before dawn to capture the mountain's alpenglow.
A note on using this word
Specifically refers to the light phenomenon on mountains, not general sunset colors in the sky.
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