water oak
- an oak, Quercus nigra, of the southern U.S., growing chiefly along streams and swamps.
- any of several other American oaks of similar habit.
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Origin of water oak
An Americanism dating back to 1680–90
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Historical Examples of water oak
But when he looked out he could see little more than the foliage of the water-oak.
Captain TedLouis Pendleton
Instantly the branches of the water-oak began to tremble, and July descended with all speed.
Captain TedLouis Pendleton
The elevated lands are mostly pine, interspersed with black-jack, post, and water-oak.
Florida: Past and presentSamuel Curtis Upham