Alder Definition & Meaning

alder
noun
  1. wood of any of various alder trees; resistant to underwater rot; used for bridges etc
  2. north temperate shrubs or trees having toothed leaves and conelike fruit; bark is used in tanning and dyeing and the wood is rot-resistant

"Alder" in song lyrics

See how alder is used in real songs:

  • "northwest alder"
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  • "mary elizabeth alder"
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  • "rustic wood furniture alder"
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Usage tips for "alder"

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