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PRONUNCIATION OF BUR OAK

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF BUR OAK

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Bur oak is a noun.
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WHAT DOES BUR OAK MEAN IN ENGLISH?

bur oak

Quercus macrocarpa

Quercus macrocarpa, the Bur oak, sometimes spelled Burr oak, is a species of oak in the white oak section Quercus sect. Quercus, native to North America in the eastern and midwestern United States and south-central Canada. This plant is also called Mossycup oak and Mossycup white oak. It occurs from the Appalachian Mountains west to the middle of the Great Plains, extending to central Texas, across southernmost Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec, east to the Atlantic Coast in southern New Brunswick and down the coast to Delaware.

Definition of bur oak in the English dictionary

The definition of bur oak in the dictionary is an E North American oak, Quercus macrocarpa, having fringed acorn cups and durable timber.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE BUR OAK

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bur chervil
bur marigold
bur reed
Bur.
bura
Buraida
buran
Buraydah
burb
Burbage
Burberries
Burberry
Burberry ape
burble
burbler
burbling
burbly
burbot

WORDS THAT END LIKE BUR OAK

blackjack oak
bog oak
common oak
cork oak
desert oak
English oak
evergreen oak
heart of oak
holly oak
holm oak
live oak
native oak
pin oak
poison oak
red oak
sessile oak
silky oak
sport one´s oak
Turkey oak
white oak

Synonyms and antonyms of bur oak in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «bur oak» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF BUR OAK

Find out the translation of bur oak to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of bur oak from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «bur oak» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

大果栎
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

bur roble
570 millions of speakers

English

bur oak
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

बर ओक
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

بر البلوط
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

бура дуб
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

bur carvalho
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

বোর ওক
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

chêne à gros fruits
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Bur oak
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Bur Eiche
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

いがオーク材
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

가시 오크
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Bursa oak
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

sồi bur
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பர் ஓக்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

बोर ओक
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Meşe ağacı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

bur quercia
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

bur dąb
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

бура дуб
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

stejar Bur
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

δρυς φρέζα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

bur eikebome
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

bur ek
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

bur eik
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of bur oak

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «BUR OAK»

The term «bur oak» is regularly used and occupies the 73.214 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «BUR OAK» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about bur oak

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BUR OAK»

Discover the use of bur oak in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to bur oak and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Historic Savanna and Extant East-central Nebraska Loess ...
Dendrochronological and GIS techniques, in combination with aerial photos, were used to assess the past and present tree community of T.L. Davis Prairie, a loess hills preserve in east-central Nebraska.
Erika Rose Guetersloh, 2008
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Birds of an Iowa Dooryard
Birds of an Iowa Dooryard, first published in 1952, is full of Sherman's meticulous observations of species both avian and human.
Althea R. Sherman, Fred J. Pierce, 1996
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Deep Nature: Photographs from Iowa
Photographers Linda and Robert Scarth have an incredible eye for that magic moment when small becomes beautiful. Matched with patience and skill, their eye for magic produces dazzling images of Iowa nature up close.
‎2009
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The Indians of Iowa
The story of the Indians of Iowa is long and complicated. Illustrated with maps and stunning original art, Lance Foster’s absorbing, accessible overview of Iowa’s Indian tribes celebrates the rich native legacy of the Hawkeye State.
Lance M. Foster, 2009
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Weathering Winter: A Gardener's Daybook
In his distinctive daybook, Weathering Winter, Carl Klaus reminds readers that the season of brown twigs and icy gales is just as much a part of the year as when tulips open, tomatoes thrive, and pumpkins color the brown earth.
Carl H. Klaus, 1997
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Iowa's Archaeological Past
Iowa has more than eighteen thousand archaeological sites, and research in the past few decades has transformed our knowledge of the state's human past.
Lynn M. Alex, 2010
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The Raptors of Iowa
This long-awaited collection of James Landenberger’s paintings of Iowa birds of prey presents thirty-two full-page, full-color species, from the common turkey vulture to the red-shouldered hawk of Mississippi River woodlands to the little ...
Dean M Roosa, Jon W. Stravers, Bruce Ehresman, 2013
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More rapid growth has been reported in Kansas where trees 35 to 40 years old averaged 2.5 cm (1 in) growth in d.b.h. in 3.8 years. Approximately the same growth rate has been observed in the northern Mississippi Delta region. Bur oak is ...
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The Tree Book: A Practical Guide to Selecting and ...
Bur Oak (Quercus macrocarpa) In deepest winter, the structure and furrowed branches of the bur oak make this tree a showstopper. Named for the bristiy husks, or caps, of its acorns, the bur oak is also called prairie, blue, scrub, or mossycup ...
Jeffrey G. Meyer, 2004
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Wisconsin's Natural Communities: How to Recognize Them, ...
Bur Oak Opening Indicators: Bur Oak, White Oak Ecology Bur oak openings were lost to the same forces that transformed our prairies and for the same reasons: the rich soil, which was irresistible to farmers, and fire suppression, which allowed ...
Randy Hoffman, 2002

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BUR OAK»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term bur oak is used in the context of the following news items.
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American elm reintroduction to restore polluted streams
They expect the Burdett, New York, project to improve soil and water quality by reintroducing native trees – American elm, bur oak and silver ... «Great Lakes Echo, Jul 15»
2
Black River Reservation offers plenty for hikers, nature lovers
Bur Oak, accessed by vehicle off of Ford Road, offers two shelters, picnic tables, restrooms and drinking water. “Our open fields are so people ... «The Morning Journal, Jul 15»
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How well do you know your oak trees? | Gloucester County Nature …
The two New Jersey species that we do not see locally except as planted specimens are chinquapin oak and bur oak. Other species are ... «NJ.com, Jul 15»
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Historic Tree Brought Down in Lemont
A tree that's been a part of the State College scene since the American Revolution is now one for the history books. The towering Bur Oak, ... «State College News, Jun 15»
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Bur Oak Land Trust to present concert
Admission is free and freewill donations are encouraged. Proceeds will benefit Bur Oak Land Trust, which protects and conserves natural areas ... «Iowa City Press Citizen, Jun 15»
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Order of sisters makes sure lake preserve remains protected
Red and bur oak, shagbark hickory and ironwood dominate the upland. The spring carpet is colored by wildflowers: wild geranium, spring ... «Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Jun 15»
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The return of the hungry goats
The first stop is Bur Oak Landing in Polkton Township. From there, the goat project moves on to Riverside Park in Robinson Township and then ... «Grand Haven Tribune, Jun 15»
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Out-of-town calendar -- June 26-28
Omaha — 9:30 a.m. runs throughout the day, Midtown Historic Neighborhood Garden and Heritage Tree Tour. Includes a 1780 Druid Bur Oak, ... «Columbus Telegram, Jun 15»
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Eco-Goats: they're baaack
Six young goats and two nanny goats will be placed in Bur Oak Landing, Riverside Park, and Eastmanville Bayou. They are currently at Bur ... «Fox17, Jun 15»
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Good Natured: A path that can lead to a journey of discovery
The bunting remained hidden, but the oriole flitted from branch to branch in the big bur oak, his flame-orange breast flashing like the blaze the ... «Kane County Chronicle, Jun 15»

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