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pin oak
noun
- an oak, Quercus palustris, characterized by the pyramidal manner of growth of its branches and deeply pinnatifid leaves.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of pin oak1
An Americanism dating back to 1805–15
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Example Sentences
The paw paw and pin oak were found rarely in the southeastern part of the county.
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In the "flats" in certain parts of Jackson and Scott Counties it becomes a common tree, associated with pin oak and sweet gum.
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It does not thrive in situations that are inundated much of the winter season such as the pin oak will endure.
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The stumps of the dead branches which penetrate to the center of the tree have given it the name of pin oak.
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Take the pin-oak, for instance, and note the softness of the greenery above its flowers.
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