turkey oak

American

noun

any of several oaks, as Quercus cerris, of Eurasia, or Q. laevis and Q. incana, of the southern U.S., that grow on dry, sandy barrens.

Turkey oak British

noun

an oak tree, Quercus cerris , of W and S Europe, with deeply lobed hairy leaves

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Etymology

Origin of turkey oak

An Americanism dating back to 1700–10

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But some things cannot be replaced or replanted, like the 158-year-old turkey oak that stood in the Tarr Family Playground off Central Park West at 100th street.

From New York Times

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