First Known Use: 14th century
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alder
noun al·der \ˈȯl-dər\
: a type of tree or shrub that grows in wet ground in some northern countries
Full Definition of ALDER
: any of a genus (Alnus) of toothed-leaved trees or shrubs of the birch family that have catkins which become woody, that typically grow in cool moist ground, and that have wood used especially in turnery; also : its wood
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Origin of ALDER
Middle English, from Old English alor; akin to Old High German elira alder, Latin alnus
Alder
biographical name Al·der \ˈäl-dər\
Definition of ALDER
Kurt 1902–1958 Ger. chem.
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alder
noun al·der \ˈȯl-dər\
Definition of ALDER for Kids
: a tree or shrub related to the birches that has toothed leaves and grows in moist soil
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