post oak
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noun
any of several American oaks, especially Quercus stellata, the wood of which is used for posts.
Origin of post oak
An Americanism dating back to 1755–65
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Historical Examples of post oak
The post-oak most resembles the English oak in growth, leaf, &c.
A seedling of Post-oak crossed with Herbemont; from Munson; introduced in 1896.
The Grapes of New YorkU. P. Hedrick
A seedling of a wild Post-oak crossed with Triumph; from Munson, introduced in 1893.
The Grapes of New YorkU. P. Hedrick
A seedling of Post-oak crossed with Herbemont; from Munson in 1885.
The Grapes of New YorkU. P. Hedrick
A cross between Munson of America and a Post-oak hybrid, about 1898.
The Grapes of New YorkU. P. Hedrick