1syllable
oak
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Definitions ofoak
1noun
- A deciduous tree with distinctive deeply lobed leaves, acorns, and notably strong wood, typically of England and northeastern North America, included in genus Quercus.
- The wood of the oak.
- A rich brown colour, like that of oak wood.
- Any tree of the genus Quercus, in family Fagaceae.
- Any tree of other genera and species of trees resembling typical oaks of genus Quercus in some ways.
- The outer (lockable) door of a set of rooms in a college or similar institution. (Often in the phrase "to sport one's oak").
- The flavor of oak.
1verb
- To expose to oak in order for the oak to impart its flavors.
1adjective
- Having a rich brown colour, like that of oak wood.
- Made of oak wood or timber
Example: "an oak table, oak beam, etc"
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