evergreen oak

/ˌɛvərˈgrin oʊk/
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Other forms: evergreen oaks

Definitions of evergreen oak
  1. noun
    evergreen oak of southern Europe having leaves somewhat resembling those of holly; yields a hard wood
    synonyms: Quercus ilex, holly-leaved oak, holm oak, holm tree
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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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