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