scarlet oak

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Noun scarlet oak has 1 sense

scarlet oak, Quercus coccinea - medium-large deciduous tree with a thick trunk found in the eastern United States and southern Canada and having close-grained wood and deeply 7-lobed leaves turning scarlet in autumn
--₁ is a kind of oak, oak tree

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Scarlet Oak

Scarlet Oak is a deciduous tree (Quercus coccinea) native to North America, widely known for its vibrant fall foliage and ornamental value.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1:

A large oak tree with deeply lobed, bright green leaves that turn a brilliant scarlet color in autumn.

Example sentence: The scarlet oak in our backyard provides a stunning display of red leaves every fall.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1:

Characterized by a bright or vivid red color.

Example sentence: The scarlet oak leaves created a beautiful contrast against the blue sky.