chestnut oak

noun

any of several North American oaks, as Quercus prinus, having serrate or dentate leaves resembling those of the chestnut.

Origin of chestnut oak

An Americanism dating back to 1695–1705

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Historical Examples of chestnut oak

Again the boughs of the chestnut-oak above the roof crashed together.
'way Down In Lonesome Cove
Charles Egbert Craddock (AKA Mary Noailles Murfree)