pin oak

noun

: a pyramidally crowned deciduous oak (Quercus palustris) especially of wet regions of the eastern U.S. that has deeply cleft toothed leaves and rather small nearly hemispherical acorns

Examples of pin oak in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Sternberg also likes pin oak (Quercus palustris) and nuttall oak (Quercus nuttallii/aka Quercus texana) for seasonally wet areas. Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Sep. 2024 The species commonly feeds on the larvae of a midge, or a fly, that forms galls on the edges of pin oak leaves, according to the University of Maryland Extension. Emily Deletter, USA TODAY, 13 Aug. 2024 The boards are assembled by Jean-Brieuc Chevalier, a cabinetmaker from Angers, who inlays pin oak with reflective sterling-silver squares. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 17 Mar. 2024 Numerous majestic pin oak, green ash, black elder and red maple trees provide food and shelter. Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 19 Jan. 2024 See all Example Sentences for pin oak 

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Word History

First Known Use

1813, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of pin oak was in 1813

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“Pin oak.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pin%20oak. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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