oak — a large tree with hard wood and acorns as fruit
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a large tree with hard wood and acorns as fruit
Pronunciation (IPA): /oʊk/
Korean meaning: 참나무, 오크나무
Korean pronunciation: 오크 (강세: 오크)
Example Sentences
- The squirrel buried acorns under the oak tree, planning the world's smallest treasure hunt.
- My grandmother's oak table has survived three generations and countless family dinners.
- The oak tree refused to give autographs despite being the most famous tree in the neighborhood.
oak
NOUN//oʊk//
a large tree with hard wood and acorns as fruit
The massive oak tree stood strong through hundreds of years of storms.
Ancient oak trees dominated the forest for generations. (OLD + KING = OAK)
The traveler rested beneath the oak while a cloak moved through the smoke.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'ac', derived from Proto-Germanic '*aikaz'. The word is related to similar terms in other Germanic languages and has ancient Indo-European roots.
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📝Examples
“The squirrel buried acorns under the oak tree, planning the world's smallest treasure hunt.”
“My grandmother's oak table has survived three generations and countless family dinners.”
“The oak tree refused to give autographs despite being the most famous tree in the neighborhood.”
“Oak wood is preferred for wine barrels because of its durability and flavor.”
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