: any of a genus (Alnus) of toothed-leaved trees or shrubs of the birch family that have catkins which become woody, that typically grow in cool moist ground, and that have wood used especially in turnery
also
: its wood
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These and other measures should be fully considered in the decision of alders on whether to issue new debt and, if so, how much.
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Dana Levenson, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2025
The proposal eliminates the property tax hike through, among other things, staff cuts that Johnson had vehemently opposed but alders wanted.
—Monica Eng, Axios, 15 Dec. 2024
Anthony Napolitano introduced a proposal to restore the Columbus statue in Arrigo Park, citing the city's failure to take down a puppet display at the Cultural Center that some alders have called antisemitic.
—Monica Eng, Axios, 19 Feb. 2025
At the start of the season, pollen from alder, birchwood and cottonwood trees is most common.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacramento Bee, 22 Mar. 2025
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Dana Levenson, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2025
The proposal eliminates the property tax hike through, among other things, staff cuts that Johnson had vehemently opposed but alders wanted.
—Monica Eng, Axios, 15 Dec. 2024
Anthony Napolitano introduced a proposal to restore the Columbus statue in Arrigo Park, citing the city's failure to take down a puppet display at the Cultural Center that some alders have called antisemitic.
—Monica Eng, Axios, 19 Feb. 2025
At the start of the season, pollen from alder, birchwood and cottonwood trees is most common.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacramento Bee, 22 Mar. 2025
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“Alder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/alder. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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alder
noun
al·der
ˈȯl-dər 
: any of a genus of toothed-leaved trees or shrubs related to the birches
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