post oak
noun
any of several American oaks, especially Quercus stellata, the wood of which is used for posts.
Origin of post oak
1An Americanism dating back to 1755–65
Words Nearby post oak
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How to use post oak in a sentence
Selecting a post oak, I had been there only a little while when the man on my right, belonging to another company, was shot down.
Under the Stars and Bars | Walter A. ClarkThe 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 York | U. P. HedrickA cross between Munson of America and a Post-oak hybrid, about 1898.
The Grapes of New York | U. P. HedrickA seedling of Post-oak crossed with Agawam; from Munson, about 1885.
The Grapes of New York | U. P. Hedrick
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