pin oak

/pɪn oʊk/
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Other forms: pin oaks

Definitions of pin oak
  1. noun
    large nearly semi-evergreen oak of southeastern United States; thrives in damp soil
    synonyms: Quercus laurifolia, laurel oak
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    type of:
    oak, oak tree
    a deciduous tree of the genus Quercus; has acorns and lobed leaves
  2. noun
    fast-growing medium to large pyramidal deciduous tree of northeastern United States and southeastern Canada having deeply pinnatifid leaves that turn bright red in autumn; thrives in damp soil
    synonyms: Quercus palustris, swamp 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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