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post oak
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noun
any of several American oaks, especially Quercus stellata, the wood of which is used for posts.
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Origin of post oak
An Americanism dating back to 1755–65
Words nearby post oak
postnasal, postnasal drip, postnatal, Postnet, postnuptial, post oak, post-obit, post-obit bond, post obitum, post office, post-office box
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