evergreen oak
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of evergreen oak
First recorded in 1675–85
Example Sentences
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The plain is watered by several arroyos, skirted with timber, generally the evergreen oak.
From What I Saw in California by Bryant, Edwin
Away they went every morning, the carriage filled with yards of red cloth, branches of evergreen, oak and holly, flags and Chinese lanterns.
From Muslin by Moore, George (George Augustus)
Above their heads a gentle wind blew murmuringly and whisperingly through the wide-spreading branches of the evergreen oak; and, at their feet, snapped and crackled the ruddy flames of their own camp-fire.
From The Cave of Gold A Tale of California in '49 by McNeil, Everett
As we ascended the stream, the banks became more elevated, the country on both sides opening into vast savannas, dotted occasionally with parks of evergreen oak.
From What I Saw in California by Bryant, Edwin
At first through an olive plantation, then among evergreen oak, and higher still the fragrant mountain pines.
From Byeways in Palestine by Finn, James
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