laurel oak
laurel oak · laurel oaks
Either of two trees native to the southeastern United States: Quercus hemisphaerica…Either of two trees native to the southeastern United States: Quercus hemisphaerica and Quercus laurifolia.
Meaning
1 sensesEither of two trees native to the southeastern United States: Quercus hemisphaerica and Quercus laurifolia.
large nearly semi-evergreen oak of southeastern United States; thrives in damp soil
Forms
plural: laurel oaks| Singular | laurel oak |
|---|---|
| Plural | laurel oaks |
regular
Synonyms
4 synonymsClose in meaning
- large nearly semi-evergreen oak of southeastern United States; thrives in damp soil:pin oakQuercus laurifolia
- small deciduous tree of eastern and central United States having leaves that shine like laurel; wood is used in western states for shingles:shingle oakQuercus imbricaria