water oak
Americannoun
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an oak, Quercus nigra, of the southern U.S., growing chiefly along streams and swamps.
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any of several other American oaks of similar habit.
Etymology
Origin of water oak
An Americanism dating back to 1680–90
Example Sentences
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A water oak fell into a corner of their house, but they didn’t care.
From Washington Times ● Feb. 18, 2017
The children crouched on the limbs of a water oak that grew outside Mary Anne’s window, listened to their mother’s laughter, and tried to interpret its meaning.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
A log-sized one knifed through the top of a water oak.
From "Where the Red Fern Grows" by Wilson Rawls
He climbed a large water oak standing about ten feet from the river and simply disappeared.
From "Where the Red Fern Grows" by Wilson Rawls
Old Dan knew the coon had climbed the water oak.
From "Where the Red Fern Grows" by Wilson Rawls
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