water oak
noun
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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Example sentences from the Web for water oak
Instantly the branches of the water-oak began to tremble, and July descended with all speed.
Captain Ted|Louis PendletonBut when he looked out he could see little more than the foliage of the water-oak.
Captain Ted|Louis PendletonThe elevated lands are mostly pine, interspersed with black-jack, post, and water-oak.
Florida: Past and present|Samuel Curtis Upham