oak apple (Meaning)
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oak apple (n)
oak gall caused by larvae of a cynipid wasp
Synonyms & Antonyms of oak apple
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oak apple Sentence Examples
- The oak tree's fallen leaves harbored numerous velvety oak apples.
- Botanists marveled at the intricate galls formed by the oak apple wasp.
- Children used hollowed-out oak apples as makeshift toys and ornaments.
- Folklore attributed healing properties to oak apples, particularly for indigestion and infections.
- The spiky surface of an oak apple protected the developing wasp larvae within.
- Scientists identified several species of oak apples, each with its distinct shape and lifespan.
- Oak apples provided a valuable source of tannins for ink and leather production.
- The tannic acid in oak apples gave them an astringent and bitter flavor.
- In some cultures, oak apples were used as a traditional remedy for sore throats.
- The distinctive shape and color of oak apples made them easy to spot among fallen acorns.
FAQs About the word oak apple
oak gall caused by larvae of a cynipid wasp
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The oak tree's fallen leaves harbored numerous velvety oak apples.
Botanists marveled at the intricate galls formed by the oak apple wasp.
Children used hollowed-out oak apples as makeshift toys and ornaments.
Folklore attributed healing properties to oak apples, particularly for indigestion and infections.
