[əʊk], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a large tree which bears acorns and typically has lobed deciduous leaves. Oaks are dominant in many north temperate forests and are an important source of durable timber used in building, furniture, and (formerly) ships

- an annual flat horse race for three-year-old fillies run on Epsom Downs, over the same course as the Derby. It was first run in 1779


Phrases:
- mighty oaks from little acorns grow
- sport the oak

Origin:
Old English āc, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch eik and German Eiche