HyperDic: laurel_oak

English > 2 senses of the expression laurel oak:
NOUNplantlaurel oak, pin oak, Quercus laurifolialarge nearly semi-evergreen oak of southeastern United States
plantlaurel oak, shingle oak, Quercus imbricariasmall deciduous tree of eastern and central United States having leaves that shine like laurel
English > laurel oak: 2 senses > noun 1, plant
Meaninglarge nearly semi-evergreen oak of southeastern United States; thrives in damp soil.
Synonymspin oak, Quercus laurifolia
Broaderoak, oak treeA deciduous tree of the genus Quercus
English > laurel oak: 2 senses > noun 2, plant
Meaningsmall deciduous tree of eastern and central United States having leaves that shine like laurel; wood is used in western states for shingles.
Synonymsshingle oak, Quercus imbricaria
Broaderoak, oak treeA deciduous tree of the genus Quercus

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