alder (wood)

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Scope note
Wood of the shrub or tree belonging to the genus Alnus, of the birch family, ranging in color from pale yellow to reddish brown, and used for making furniture, cabinetry, turnery, and in charcoal manufacture and millwork.
alder
Accepted term: 10-Mar-2025