durmast oak


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dur·mast oak

 (dûr′măst′)
n.
A European oak tree (Quercus petraea) having lobed leaves, stalkless acorns, and tough wood. Also called sessile oak.
[Perhaps alteration of dun mast : dun + mast.]
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