Quercus lyrata

Definitions of Quercus lyrata
  1. noun
    medium-large deciduous timber tree of central and southern United States; acorns deeply immersed in the cup and mature in first year
    synonyms: overcup oak
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    type of:
    oak, oak tree
    a deciduous tree of the genus Quercus; has acorns and lobed leaves
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