oak apple

/oʊk ˌæpəl/
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Other forms: oak apples

Definitions of oak apple
  1. noun
    oak gall caused by larvae of a cynipid wasp
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    type of:
    gall
    abnormal swelling of plant tissue caused by insects or microorganisms or injury
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