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tan oak

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noun

  1. tanbark oak.

Etymology

Origin of tan oak

First recorded in 1920–25

Example Sentences

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It enriched the land with berries, medicinal herbs and tan oak acorns while killing bugs.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 28, 2021

Walking gloves, Havana, Smyrna, tan, oak and mahogany, with two or three buttons, clasps.

From The Copeland Method A Complete Manual for Cleaning, Repairing, Altering and Pressing All Kinds of Garments for Men and Women, at Home or for Busines by Copeland, Vanness

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