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live oak
noun \ˈlīv-\
: a large type of oak tree that grows in the southern U.S.
Full Definition of LIVE OAK
: any of several American evergreen oaks: as a : a medium-sized oak (Quercus virginiana) of southeastern North America often cultivated as a shelter and shade tree and noted for its extremely hard tough durable wood b : any of several oaks of the western United States with evergreen foliage and hard durable wood
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First Known Use of LIVE OAK
1610
Rhymes with LIVE OAK
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LIVE OAK Defined for Kids
live oak
noun \ˈlīv-\
Definition of LIVE OAK for Kids
: any of several American oaks that have evergreen leaves
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