turkey oak

noun — 3 senses

turkey oak

nounalso spelled Turkey oak

Etymology From the resemblance of the leaves to the feet of the turkey.

› Any of several oaks that grow on dry, sandy barrens.

1

Quercus laevis, of the southeastern U.S.

2

Quercus incana, of the southern U.S., from Texas through the Piedmont to Virginia

Synonyms: American turkey oak, bluejack oak, upland willow oak, sandjack oak, cinnamon oak

Turkey oak

noun

Etymology From its native habitat in Turkey.

1

Quercus cerris, native to Asia Minor and southeastern Europe.

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