durmast oak

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noun (1)

dur·​mast oak ˈdər-ˌmast- 

: a European oak (Quercus petraea) valued especially for its dark heavy tough elastic wood and for its tannin-rich bark

durmast

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noun (2)

dur·​mast

ˈdərˌmast

variants or less commonly durmast oak

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

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

perhaps alteration of dun mast, from dun entry 1 + mast

Noun (2)

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

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1791, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1791, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for durmast oak

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