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alerce [əˈlɜːs æˈlɜːsɪ] n 1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Forestry) the wood of the sandarac tree 2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Plants) a cupressus-like Chilean pine, Fitzroya cupressoides, cut for timber [Spanish: larch, from Latin larix, influenced by Arabic al-arz] How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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On the higher parts, brushwood takes the place of larger trees, with here and there a red cedar or an alerce pine. |
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