black alder

black al·der

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [blak awl-der]
- /blæk ˈɔl dər/
- /blæk ˈɔːldə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [blak awl-der]
- /blæk ˈɔl dər/

Definitions of black alder words

noun black alder a deciduous shrub (Ilex verticillata) of the holly family, native to E North America, with glossy leaves that turn black in the fall and bright-red berries 3
noun black alder Also called winterberry. a holly, Ilex verticillata, of eastern and midwestern North America, bearing red fruit that remains through early winter. 1
noun black alder a European alder, Alnus glutinosa, having a dark-gray bark and sticky foliage. 1
noun black alder (Countable Noun) NU A tree, Alnus glutinosa, of many practical uses, growing in moist circumstances in Europe. 0
noun black alder (Uncountable Noun) Wood or other product of the tree. 0
noun black alder American winterberry, Ilex verticillata. 0

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Origin of black alder

First appearance:

before 1795

One of the 43% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1795-1805

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black alder popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 65% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

black alder usage trend in Literature

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