willow oak
noun
an oak, Quercus phellos, of the southwestern U.S., having entire, narrow leaves, yielding a hard, heavy wood used in the construction of buildings.
Origin of willow oak
1An Americanism dating back to 1700–10
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How to use willow oak in a sentence
In conclusion, I shall say that the willow oak is one of the most interesting of trees.
The Boy Patrol Around the Council Fire | Edward Sylvester EllisNearer the house a straight young ash and a willow oak divided the honors.
The Carter Girls' Mysterious Neighbors | Nell SpeedThe willow oak, Quercus phellos L., is a river bottom tree rarely found in southern Illinois.
Forest Trees of Illinois | Fuller George D.The weight of willow oak is approximately the same as white oak.
American Forest Trees | Henry H. GibsonIt is not abundant in the sense that willow oak and Texan red oak are.
American Forest Trees | Henry H. Gibson
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