noun
Meaning 1
The leaf of the oak.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: attributive, often
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Meaning relationships
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Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
oakleaf
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Pronunciation
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UK: /ˈəʊkˌliːf/
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US: /ˈoʊkˌlif/
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CMU ARPABET: OW1 K L IY2 F Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.
noun
Meaning 2
A device, badge or emblem shaped like the leaf of an oak, and indicating an award. (see Oak leaves)
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: government, military, politics, war
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noun
Meaning 3
Any of various nymphalid butterflies of the Asian genus Kallima.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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History
Etymology
From oak + leaf.
Across languages
Translations
5 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- German: Eichenlaub — the leaf of the oak
- Navajo: chéchʼil bitʼąąʼ — the leaf of the oak
- Old English: āclēaf — the leaf of the oak
- Polish: liść dębu — the leaf of the oak
- German: Eichenlaub — military award