Meanings
nounlaurel oak (plural laurel oaks)
plural laurel oaks
- Either of two trees native to the southeastern United States: Quercus hemisphaerica and Quercus laurifolia.
Synonyms & antonyms
nounlarge nearly semi-evergreen oak of southeastern United States; thrives in damp soil
Similar
pin oakQuercus laurifolia
nounsmall deciduous tree of eastern and central United States having leaves that shine like laurel; wood is used in western states for shingles
Similar
shingle oakQuercus imbricaria
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laurel oak. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/laurel%20oak
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