turkey oak

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English

A stand of turkey oaks growing in sandy soil.

Etymology

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

Noun

turkey oak (plural turkey oaks)

  1. 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

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