oak apple

noun

1. oak gall.

oak apple

noun

1. any of various brownish round galls on oak trees, containing the larva of certain wasps

Word History and Origins

Origin of oak apple¹

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50

Example Sentences

They use maple, oak, apple wood and some ash.

From Washington Post

Hickory, oak, apple, cherry, alder and mesquite wood produce subtly different but equally delectable smoke flavors.

From Wall Street Journal

Parliament decreed May 29th – the king’s birthday and the day he re-entered London – to be ‘Oak Apple Day,’ a holiday dedicated to the celebration of the Stuarts’ deliverance.

From Time

Though abolished in 1859, there are still celebrations around the country relating to ‘Oak Apple Day.’

From Time

But the 22 hours it is subjected to the smoke — a blend of oak, apple and cherry wood — tends to dry out the less fatty sections.

From New York Times