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- leaves and acorns
white oak
noun
: any of various oaks (especially Quercus alba of eastern North America) with acorns that mature in one year and leaf veins that never extend beyond the margin of the leaf
also
: its hard strong durable wood
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Custom white oak cabinets anchor the oceanic with the tones of a sandy beach.
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Isabel Slone, Architectural Digest, 26 June 2024
For example, anyone who is new to grilling through wood chips and chunks should opt for a more neutral species like white oak, almond, or pecan.
—Kelsey Mulvey, Sunset Magazine, 20 June 2024
Crafted in Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico, the oldest distillery in Latin America, Reposado is 100 percent blue agave, rested in French and American white oak barrels and delivers that smooth, elevated taste Gran Coramino tequilas are revered for.
—Elycia Rubin, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
The team observed a substantial increase in caterpillar populations, and consequently, a spike in white oak leaf damage.
—Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2024
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Isabel Slone, Architectural Digest, 26 June 2024
For example, anyone who is new to grilling through wood chips and chunks should opt for a more neutral species like white oak, almond, or pecan.
—Kelsey Mulvey, Sunset Magazine, 20 June 2024
Crafted in Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico, the oldest distillery in Latin America, Reposado is 100 percent blue agave, rested in French and American white oak barrels and delivers that smooth, elevated taste Gran Coramino tequilas are revered for.
—Elycia Rubin, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
The team observed a substantial increase in caterpillar populations, and consequently, a spike in white oak leaf damage.
—Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2024
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