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oak
noun, often attributive \ˈōk\
: a type of tree that grows in northern parts of the world and that produces acorns
: the wood of an oak tree
plural oaks or oak
Full Definition of OAK
1
a : any of a genus (Quercus) of trees or shrubs of the beech family that produce acorns; also : any of various plants related to or resembling the oaks b : the tough hard durable wood of an oak tree
2
: the leaves of an oak used as decoration
— oak·en \ˈō-kən\ adjective
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Origin of OAK
Middle English ook, from Old English āc; akin to Old High German eih oak and perhaps to Greek aigilōps, a kind of oak
First Known Use: before 12th century
OAK Defined for Kids
oak
noun \ˈōk\
Definition of OAK for Kids
: a tree or shrub that produces acorns and has tough wood much used for furniture and flooring
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