laurel oak

noun

1. large nearly semi-evergreen oak of southeastern United States; thrives in damp soil

• Syn: ↑pin oak, ↑Quercus laurifolia

• Hypernyms: ↑oak, ↑oak tree

2. small deciduous tree of eastern and central United States having leaves that shine like laurel; wood is used in western states for shingles

• Syn: ↑shingle oak, ↑Quercus imbricaria

• Hypernyms: ↑oak, ↑oak tree

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noun

1. : either of two American oaks with glossy leaves resembling those of the European laurel:

a. : a large oak (Quercus laurifolia) of the southeastern United States with a rather smooth dark brown bark, nearly evergreen leaves, and a small acorn with a shallow cup — called also pin oak

b. : shingle oak 1

2. : a moderate reddish brown that is yellower than roan and yellower and slightly lighter and stronger than mahogany — called also acajou

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1. an oak, Quercus laurifolia, of the southeastern U.S., found in moist areas and having shiny dark green leaves.

2. See shingle oak.

[1800-10, Amer.]