willow oak

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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full seriousness, as of intention or purpose.
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urgent character; imperativeness; insistence; importunateness.
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Origin of willow oak

An Americanism dating back to 1700–10

Words nearby willow oak

willow family, willow fly, willow flycatcher, willow grouse, willow herb, willow oak, willow pattern, willow ptarmigan, willow run, willow tit, willow warbler
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