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pin oak

noun · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

The tree Quercus palustris.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

The tree Quercus ellipsoidalis.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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3

noun

Meaning 3

large nearly semi-evergreen oak of southeastern United States; thrives in damp soil

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: laurel oak, Quercus laurifolia

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: oak, oak tree

4

noun

Meaning 4

fast-growing medium to large pyramidal deciduous tree of northeastern United States and southeastern Canada having deeply pinnatifid leaves that turn bright red in autumn; thrives in damp soil

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: swamp oak, Quercus palustris

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: oak, oak tree

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Czech: dub bahenní — Quercus palustris
  • Unami: kikishimënshi — Quercus palustris