chinquapin oak

/ˈtʃɪŋkəˌpɪn oʊk/
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Other forms: chinquapin oaks

Definitions of chinquapin oak
  1. noun
    medium-sized deciduous tree of the eastern United States that yields a strong durable wood
    synonyms: Quercus muehlenbergii, chinkapin oak, yellow chestnut oak
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    type of:
    chestnut oak
    an oak having leaves resembling those of chestnut trees
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