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post oak

American  

noun

  1. any of several American oaks, especially Quercus stellata, the wood of which is used for posts.


Etymology

Origin of post oak

An Americanism dating back to 1755–65

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One acre of post oak trees stores about 313 tons of carbon dioxide, according to Fred Raley, tree development coordinator at Texas A&M Forest Service.

From Washington Post Jul. 30, 2021

He smokes the ribs over post oak and pecan woods; the final texture emerges a bit ropier than the lush, almost custardy Central Texas barbecue exemplars.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 4, 2019

More than other barbecue newcomers, Wood Shop BBQ remains the most consistent: solid Kansas City-style ribs that’s been smoked over hickory and post oak and some of the juiciest pulled-pork sandwiches around.

From Seattle Times Jan. 4, 2018

Despite burning about 1,500 pounds a week of post oak shipped in from Texas, Hill Country doesn’t produce that kind of deeply smoky barbecue.

From New York Times Jul. 3, 2012

I held my breath as I walked over and sat down by a post oak stump.

From "Where the Red Fern Grows" by Wilson Rawls

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