jack oak


noun
  1. the blackjack, Quercus marilandica.

Origin of jack oak

1
An Americanism dating back to 1810–20

Words Nearby jack oak

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How to use jack oak in a sentence

  • THE black jack oak is a tree of sandy and clayey barren lands where few other forest trees thrive.

    Forest Trees of Illinois | Fuller George D.
  • The shingle oak is known as jack oak in some parts of Illinois.

    American Forest Trees | Henry H. Gibson
  • The wood of blue jack oak is hard, strong, light brown in color, with darker-colored sapwood.

    American Forest Trees | Henry H. Gibson
  • The blue jack oak sometimes attains a height of fifty feet and a diameter of twenty inches; but that is its best.

    American Forest Trees | Henry H. Gibson
  • A vigorous black jack oak, standing in open ground, presents a fine appearance.

    American Forest Trees | Henry H. Gibson