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alder

nounmasculinegeneral useuncommon/ɐˈmjɐjɾu/a·miei·ro

Definition

1

A tree of the Betulaceae family, genus Alnus, which grows in damp soils.

Usage examples

Alders are common on the riverbanks in the north of the country.
Alder wood is used in carpentry.

Synonyms

Common combinations

alder groveblack alderalder leaf