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Alder
01
north temperate shrubs or trees having toothed leaves and conelike fruit; bark is used in tanning and dyeing and the wood is rot-resistant
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Plural form
alders
02
the wood obtained from a tree with the same name, known for its light color, fine grain, and suitability for woodworking
Examples
The carpenter selected alder for the construction of the dining table due to its durability and attractive grain pattern.
