mountain alder

/ˌmaʊnt(ə)n ˌɔldər/
IPA guide

Definitions of mountain alder
  1. noun
    small shrubby maple of eastern North America; scarlet in autumn
    synonyms: Acer spicatum, mountain maple
    see moresee less
    type of:
    maple
    any of numerous trees or shrubs of the genus Acer bearing winged seeds in pairs; north temperate zone
  2. noun
    tree of western United States
    synonyms: Alnus rhombifolia, white alder
    see moresee less
    type of:
    alder, alder tree
    north temperate shrubs or trees having toothed leaves and conelike fruit; bark is used in tanning and dyeing and the wood is rot-resistant
Cite this entry
Style:
MLA
  • MLA
  • APA
  • Chicago

Copy citation
DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘mountain alder'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors. Send us feedback
Word Family