alder
/ˈɔldɝ/
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Definitions
Noun
wood of any of various alder trees; resistant to underwater rot; used for bridges etc
Noun
north temperate shrubs or trees having toothed leaves and conelike fruit; bark is used in tanning and dyeing and the wood is rot-resistant
More Specific Terms
Alnus crispa
Alnus glutinosa
Alnus incana
Alnus maritima
Alnus rhombifolia
Alnus rubra
Alnus rugosa
Alnus serrulata
Alnus veridis
Alnus veridis crispa
Alnus vulgaris
common alder
European black alder
gray alder
green alder
grey alder
hazel alder
mountain alder
Oregon alder
red alder
seaside alder
smooth alder
speckled alder
white alder