red alder

noun
1.
a tree, Alnus oregona (or A. rubra ), of western North America, having smooth, mottled light gray bark and oval serrate leaves.
2.
the hard, red wood of this tree, used for making furniture.

Origin:
1905–10

red-al·der, adjective
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red alder

noun
large tree of Pacific coast of North America having hard red wood much used for furniture 
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Red alder is always a great word to know.
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a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
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Red alder and big leaf maple can establish and persist in this community.
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