oak

(ōk)

noun

any of a genus (Quercus) of large hardwood trees and bushes of the beech family, bearing acorns
the wood of an oak
any of various plants with oaklike leaves
a wreath of oak leaves
woodwork, furniture, etc. made of oak

Origin: ME oke < OE ac, akin to Ger eiche < IE base *aig-, oak > Gr aigilōps, a kind of oak

adjective

of oak; oaken

See oak in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

a. Any of numerous monoecious deciduous or evergreen trees or shrubs of the genus Quercus, bearing acorns as fruit.
b. The durable wood of any of these trees or shrubs.
c. Something made of this wood.
Any of various similar trees or shrubs, such as the poison oak.
Any of various brown shades resembling the wood of an oak in color.

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Origin: Middle English ok

Origin: , from Old English āc

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