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durmast

noun
dur·mast | \ ˈdərˌmast \
variants: or less commonly durmast oak

Definition of durmast 

: a European oak (Quercus sessiliflora or Q. petraea) that is valued especially for its dark heavy tough elastic wood

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First Known Use of durmast

1791, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for durmast

perhaps alteration of dun mast, from dun entry 1 + mast (acorns)

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