Holm Oak (Noun)
Meaning 1
Hard wood of the holm oak tree.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The dense and hard wood of the holm oak is often used for furniture making due to its strength and durability.
- The traditional flooring of the old house was made of beautifully polished holm oak wood.
- The carver chose holm oak wood to create the intricate wooden sculptures, as it allowed for precise cuts and minimal splintering.
- Holm oak wood was highly valued by shipbuilders in the 18th century, who used it for building durable ship timbers.
- The parquet floor made from holm oak wood shone like dark honey under the dim lighting of the vintage dining hall.
Meaning 2
Evergreen oak of southern Europe having leaves somewhat resembling those of holly; yields a hard wood.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.