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alder

noun
/ˈɔːldər/

Meaning

A type of tree from the birch family that typically grows in wet ground and has simple, serrated leaves.

Example Sentences

The alder trees grew thick along the riverbank.

Synonyms

tree, hardwood, birch, shrub, timber

Antonyms

conifer, pine

Collocations

alder tree, alder forest, alder wood, alder leaves

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