scrub oak

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [skruhb ohk]
- /skrʌb oʊk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [skruhb ohk]
- /skrʌb oʊk/

Definition of scrub oak words

noun scrub oak any of several oaks, as Quercus ilicifolia and Q. prinoides, characterized by a scrubby manner of growth, usually found in dry, rocky soil. 1

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Origin of scrub oak

First appearance:

before 1760

One of the 46% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1760-70

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Parts of speech for Scrub oak

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scrub oak popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 70% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

scrub oak usage trend in Literature

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