oak

Meanings

• noun

  A large and strong tree belonging to the oak family, with broad evergreen or deciduous leaves and a hard, durable wood.

  - "The oak tree is one of the strongest and most iconic trees in the forest."
  - "An acorn is the seed of an oak tree."

• noun

  A type of wooden container or barrel used for storing liquids, particularly wine or beer.

  - "The oak barrel imparts a rich flavor to the wine."
  - "The oak barrel was filled with aged whiskey."

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Pronunciation

1. /oʊk/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

oaken

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with oak
hake , ake , brake , make

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Variants

List of all variants of oak that leads to same result
oak , oaks , oak apple , oak apples , oak-leaf cluster , oak wilt , oak wilts , Oak Creek , Oak Forest , Oak Lawn , Oak Park , Oak Ridge , bur oak , bur oaks

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Etymology

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Old English āc, from ācan to shake or quiver, from an Indo-European root ank-, which also gave English ankle.

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Trivia

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1. An oak tree can live for up to 1,000 years.

2. The largest oak tree in the world is located in California and is over 3,000 years old.

3. The oak tree is the state tree of Connecticut, Illinois, and Maryland in the United States.

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Related Concepts

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1. oak family: A group of trees that includes oaks, beeches, and chestnuts.

2. acorn: The seed of an oak tree.

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Culture

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The oak tree has been a symbol of strength, endurance, and wisdom throughout history. It is often associated with power and nobility. In literature, the oak tree is featured in many stories and myths, such as the Oak of Odin in Norse mythology and the Oak of Banshee in Irish folklore. In art, the oak tree is a common subject for paintings and sculptures.

How to Memorize "oak"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the broad leaves and strong trunk of an oak tree.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word oak with strength and durability.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word oak by associating it with the phrase 'Oaks are mighty keepers of acorns'.

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