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Definition of Quercus robur
1. Noun. Medium to large deciduous European oak having smooth leaves with rounded lobes; yields hard strong light-colored wood.
Lexicographical Neighbors of Quercus Robur
Literary usage of Quercus robur
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Catholic Encyclopedia: An International Work of Reference on the by Charles George Herbermann (1913)
"... Quercus is largely represented in Palestine and Syria, as to the number of
individuals and species, seven of which have been found: (1) Quercus robur is ..."
2. Remarks on Forest Scenery, and Other Woodland Views by William Gilpin (1834)
"Quercus robur, the English Oak; a well known tall deciduous tree ; native of ...
The most valuable variety of the Quercus robur, or common oak, is said, ..."
3. Hand-book of Chemistry by Leopold Gmelin, Henry Watts (1860)
"Obtained by distilling bruised acorns, the fruit of Quercus robur and Q.
pedunculata ( Willd.), after maceration with water. — Buttery, lighter than water ..."
4. Remarks on Forest Scenery and Other Woodland Views by William Gilpin (1834)
"Quercus robur, the English Oak; a well known tall deciduous tree ; native of ...
The most valuable variety of the Quercus robur, or common oak, is said, ..."
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