quercus

Meanings

• noun

  A genus of trees and shrubs in the family Fagaceae, commonly known as oaks.

  - "The Quercus robur, or English oak, is a large tree."
  - "Quercus alba, or white oak, is a common tree in North America."

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Variants

List of all variants of quercus that leads to same result
cerci , cercus

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Etymology

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From the Latin quercus, meaning oak.

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Trivia

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1. The Quercus suber, or cork oak, is the source of cork.

2. The Quercus agrifolia, or live oak, is a tree that keeps its leaves year-round.

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Related Concepts

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1. Fagaceae: The beech and oak family, a large family of flowering plants.

2. Deciduous: A tree or shrub that sheds its leaves annually.

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Culture

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Quercus trees have been important to human civilization for thousands of years. They have been used for food, fuel, shelter, and furniture. In literature, the oak tree is a symbol of strength and endurance. In heraldry, the oak tree is a common emblem.

How to Memorize "quercus"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize an oak tree with large, broad leaves and acorns.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word quercus with the image of an oak tree.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that quercus is the Latin word for oak.

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