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Definition of white alder in English: white aldernoun 1An alder, especially Alnus rhombifolia, of western North America. 2The South African tree Platylophus trifoliatus (family Cunoniaceae). 3A white-flowering shrub of moist habitats, Clethra alnifolia (family Clethraceae) native to eastern North America; also called sweet pepperbush.
Origin Mid 18th century; earliest use found in Thomas Short (c1690–1772), physician. Definition of white alder in US English: white aldernoun 1An alder, especially Alnus rhombifolia, of western North America. 2The South African tree Platylophus trifoliatus (family Cunoniaceae). 3A white-flowering shrub of moist habitats, Clethra alnifolia (family Clethraceae) native to eastern North America; also called sweet pepperbush.
Origin Mid 18th century; earliest use found in Thomas Short (c1690–1772), physician. |