alder
any shrub or tree belonging to the genus Alnus, of the birch family, growing in moist places in northern temperate or colder regions and having toothed, simple leaves and flowers in catkins.
any of various trees or shrubs resembling an alder.
Origin of alder
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Kurt [kurt; German koort], /kɜrt; German kʊərt/, 1902–58, German chemist: Nobel Prize 1950.
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How to use alder in a sentence
Salmon, tuna, sturgeon, mussels, oysters, and sable are marinated and smoked using hickory and alder wood.
Become a Fried Seafood Believer at South Beach Market | Jane & Michael Stern | April 20, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTHe was promoted to CEO in 2006 with the resignation of Jens alder, who clashed with the Swiss government.
Thirdly, there certainly was gold on their alder Creek claims, and Lucky's nugget was probably now uncovered.
Gold-Seeking on the Dalton Trail | Arthur R. ThompsonThe alder-buyer's wrinkled eyes were peering sideways at an auction announcement pinned to the wall.
Mushroom Town | Oliver OnionsThey stopped, I shut my door gently, and mounted on an alder tree planted against the garden wall.
Fox's Book of Martyrs | John Foxe
Later, an old wagon stand was kept there by John alder, who had a large run of customers.
The Old Pike | Thomas B. SearightThe alder bushes grew close up to the walls of the cottage, and by stooping a little she managed to remain unobserved.
Boyhood in Norway | Hjalmar Hjorth Boyesen
British Dictionary definitions for alder
/ (ˈɔːldə) /
any N temperate betulaceous shrub or tree of the genus Alnus, having toothed leaves and conelike fruits. The bark is used in dyeing and tanning and the wood for bridges, etc because it resists underwater rot
any of several similar trees or shrubs
Origin of alder
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