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oak


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Term Type

Art & Architecture Thesaurus

Preferred Term

oak

Details

Wood of the tree belonging to the genus Quercus, of the beech family. The hard, durable wood has a variety of uses, typically for making furniture.

Variations

Quercus

chêne

Narrower Terms

red oak

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