Phrase guide

black oak

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A deciduous oak tree, Quercus velutina, native to eastern North America; its wood.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, usually

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: quercitron

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

A related oak tree native to western North America, Quercus kelloggii, often considered the best oak for acorn mush by American Indians in its native range; the wood of this tree.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: California black oak

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 3

medium to large deciduous timber tree of the eastern United States and southeastern Canada having dark outer bark and yellow inner bark used for tanning; broad five-lobed leaves are bristle-tipped

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: yellow oak, quercitron, quercitron oak, Quercus velutina

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: oak, oak tree

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

7 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Abenaki: anaskemezi — Quercus velutina
  • Bulgarian: черен дъб (čeren dǎb) — Quercus velutina
  • Czech: dub sametový — Quercus velutina
  • German: Schwarzeiche — Quercus velutina
  • Lakota: útahu — Quercus velutina
  • Lakota: ithúhu — Quercus velutina
  • Cahuilla: qwiñill — Quercus kelloggii