willow oak

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noun

an oak, Quercus phellos, of the southwestern U.S., having entire, narrow leaves, yielding a hard, heavy wood used in the construction of buildings.

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Origin of willow oak

An Americanism dating back to 1700–10

In conclusion, I shall say that the willow oak is one of the most interesting of trees.
The Boy Patrol Around the Council Fire|Edward Sylvester Ellis
Nearer the house a straight young ash and a willow oak divided the honors.
The Carter Girls' Mysterious Neighbors|Nell Speed
The willow oak, Quercus phellos L., is a river bottom tree rarely found in southern Illinois.
Forest Trees of Illinois|Fuller George D.
The weight of willow oak is approximately the same as white oak.
American Forest Trees|Henry H. Gibson

It is not abundant in the sense that willow oak and Texan red oak are.
American Forest Trees|Henry H. Gibson