White Oak (Noun)
Meaning
Any of numerous Old World and American oaks having 6 to 8 stamens in each floret, acorns that mature in one year and leaf veins that never extend beyond the margin of the leaf.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The white oak tree stood tall in the backyard, its broad canopy a haven for birds and squirrels.
- Acorns from the white oak were an important food source for wildlife in the forest.
- The wooden beams in the old house were made from white oak, prized for its durability and strength.
- In the fall, the white oak tree turned a brilliant shade of orange and red, a sight to behold.
- The overcup white oak was a common sight in the wetlands, its distinctive cap covering up to half of the acorn.