Etymology and Origin
The word "alder" comes from the Proto-Germanic word alisō, which is thought to be derived from the Proto-Indo-European root el-, meaning "red" or "brown." This is likely a reference to the reddish-brown bark of alder trees.
Meaning
The word "alder" refers to a genus of trees and shrubs in the family Betulaceae, which includes birch and hornbeam trees. Alders are deciduous trees or shrubs, typically growing in moist areas and along riverbanks or lakeshores. They have distinctive serrated leaves and produce small, cone-like fruits called strobiles.
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