willow oak
Americannoun
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an oak, Quercus phellos, of the southwestern U.S., having entire, narrow leaves, yielding a hard, heavy wood used in the construction of buildings.
Etymology
Origin of willow oak
An Americanism dating back to 1700–10
Example Sentences
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Each acorn was painted with colored bands to indicate its species: red oak, bur oak, black oak, white oak, swamp white oak, scarlet oak, pin oak, willow oak.
From New York Times • Nov. 25, 2022
A determined study of Washington’s trees could turn up a willow oak or two that let go of a couple of their brown, blade-shaped leaves.
From Washington Post • Sep. 18, 2021
The opposing ranks of five crab apple trees in the Rose Garden had been replaced over the years but struggled in large part because of a willow oak tree planted nearby during the Johnson administration.
From Washington Post • Jul. 28, 2020
The black oak belongs to the red oak group, which also includes the more familiar pin oak, willow oak and northern red oak.
From Washington Post • Jan. 5, 2015
A little taste of willow, oak and maple was in the air.
From Laddie; a true blue story by Stratton-Porter, Gene
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