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alpine ash

alpine ash

8.9
A tall Australian tree with hard pinkish or light brown wood used for furniture
  • noun
  • Australian
translation icon : eucalipto alpino
  • Furniture made from alpine ash is highly valued for its durability and appearance.

Examples

  • The alpine ash forests in Victoria provide critical habitat for many species.

  • The bushfire devastated large areas of alpine ash woodland in the national park.

  • The alpine ash tree grows in mountainous regions.

  • Many builders prefer using alpine ash for furniture.

  • Furniture made from alpine ash is highly valued for its durability and appearance.

  • The alpine ash forests in Victoria provide critical habitat for many species.

  • Many builders prefer using alpine ash for furniture due to its strength and aesthetic appeal.

Synonyms

Eucalyptus delegatensis
vsalpine ash
  • Australian
9.9

A tall Australian tree with hard light brown or pink wood used for timber

is the everyday common name used instead of the scientific label

Surface Forms

alpine ash singular
alpine ashes plural

Morphology

alpine + ash

The meaning is directly and compositionally derived from 'alpine' (of high mountain regions) modifying 'ash' (an ash tree), so a learner who knows both words can infer it denotes an ash tree that grows in alpine areas. This adjective+noun pattern is a common, transparent construction and would be immediately comprehensible to an average B1 learner.

Etymology

The name alpine ash likely comes from where and how the tree looks: it grows in high alpine places and its pale, strong wood reminded people of ordinary ash trees. So the name helps you remember a tall mountain tree known for hard, useful timber.