Alerce
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Alerce is a noun meaning The wood of the sandarac tree (Tetraclinis).
Meaning
The wood of the sandarac tree (Tetraclinis).
More Meanings
- The Chilean arbor vitae (Austrocedrus chilensis).
- Fitzroya cupressoides.
Example Sentences
An alerce in southern Chile, older than the Bible but still putting forth seeds.
Word Forms
- alerces
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include sandarac, almondwood, algum, elderwood, ashwood, sandal-wood.
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