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| al·der [ áwldər ] (plural al·ders) |
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1. deciduous tree: a deciduous tree or bush with male catkins and cone-shaped fruits, common in wet places. Native to: northern temperate areas. Genus Alnus.
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2. wood of alder: the rot-resistant wood of an alder tree. Use: in underwater structures, carving, furniture making.
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| [ Old English alor< Indo-European, "reddish brown"] |
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