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laurel oak

noun

  1. an oak, Quercus laurifolia, of the southeastern U.S., found in moist areas and having shiny dark green leaves.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of laurel oak1

An Americanism dating back to 1800–10
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Example Sentences

Although the common name laurel oak is prompted by its foliage, the tree bears various other sectional names.

If these values are fairly representative of the wood of laurel oak, it should be exceptionally valuable in vehicle making.

It must be tried in actual practice, and that has not yet been done in the case of laurel oak as a wagon wood.

There is little exact information available in regard to the supply of laurel oak in the South.

It is a wonderful sight to see the evening sunlight streaming through the loose, open head of a laurel oak.

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