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alerce

alerce

9.9
A large evergreen tree from southern South America, especially Chile and Argentina
  • noun
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  • Because of its impressive height and resilience, the alerce is often compared to the giant sequoia.
  • alerce tree

Examples

  • The alerce tree can grow up to 60 meters tall.

  • The ancient alerce trees in Chile can live for thousands of years.

  • Many conservationists are working to protect the endangered alerce forests.

  • The wood from the alerce is highly valued for its durability and beauty.

  • Have you ever seen an alerce in the wild?

  • The alerce is a majestic tree that can live for thousands of years in the forests of Patagonia.

  • In Chile, the alerce tree is valued not only for its beauty but also for its significance in local ecosystems.

Synonyms

Austrocedrus chilensis
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  • Specialized
9.9

A small evergreen tree from South America with copper-coloured bark and attractive leaves

is a much larger evergreen tree native to Chile and Argentina

Surface Forms

alerce singular
alerces plural

Etymology

Alerce is the Spanish name for a very large evergreen tree, taken from a native Chilean language called Mapudungun. So alerce in English refers to that ancient, long‑lived 'Patagonian cypress'.