live oak
live oak · live oaks
An evergreen species of oak characteristic of the US South, southern live oakAn evergreen species of oak characteristic of the US South, southern live oak (Quercus virginiana).
US/laɪv oʊk/
Meaning
2 sensesAn evergreen species of oak characteristic of the US South, southern live oak (Quercus virginiana).
Any of several other species of oak with evergreen, usually holly-like, leaves.
any of several American evergreen oaks
Origin
So called because such oaks remain green and "live" throughout winter, when others are dorSo called because such oaks remain green and "live" throughout winter, when others are dormant and leafless.
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Forms
plural: live oaksWord family
1 related wordsDerivedlive-oaker