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- leaves and acorns
white oak
noun
: any of various oaks (especially Quercus alba of eastern North America) with acorns that mature in one year and leaf veins that never extend beyond the margin of the leaf
also
: its hard strong durable wood
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Like whitetails, turkeys seem to prefer white oak acorns over all the rest.
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Will Brantley, Field & Stream, 17 Apr. 2024
But inside, the interiors are clean and modern, with white oak floors and cabinets and ample outdoor views courtesy of multiple vertical windows overlooking the lush backyard.
—Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2024
Highlights include the main living area with its soaring 20-foot-high ceilings, white oak and radiant heated limestone floors, gas fireplace, and double-height glazing.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2024
Margaret Austin With that in mind, the team added some key design elements, like a stone wall and interweaving shades of blue, plus a vaulted ceiling and neutral tones and white oak accents to create a light and airy ambiance.
—Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 20 Mar. 2024
Invisible from the street behind layers of mature trees and tall hedges, the home’s entryway offers a vaulted ceiling and abundant white oak, design features that carry on throughout the rest of the house.
—James McClain, Robb Report, 15 Mar. 2024
Four species are uncommon or nonnative: white oak, bitternut hickory, black cherry and ponderosa pine.
—Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Mar. 2024
Along with giving away two types of saplings -- white oak and red bud -- staff will be on hand to guide visitors to the 2024 Amazing Tree, which lies on the Niokaska Creek, the release states.
—Nwa Democrat-Gazette, arkansasonline.com, 13 Mar. 2024
The redesign includes a flock of sumptuous new touches including woven wallpaper, plush sectional sofas, leather dining chairs, white oak wood flooring and new appliances in the open-air kitchens.
—Elycia Rubin, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Mar. 2024
Will Brantley, Field & Stream, 17 Apr. 2024
But inside, the interiors are clean and modern, with white oak floors and cabinets and ample outdoor views courtesy of multiple vertical windows overlooking the lush backyard.
—Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2024
Highlights include the main living area with its soaring 20-foot-high ceilings, white oak and radiant heated limestone floors, gas fireplace, and double-height glazing.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2024
Margaret Austin With that in mind, the team added some key design elements, like a stone wall and interweaving shades of blue, plus a vaulted ceiling and neutral tones and white oak accents to create a light and airy ambiance.
—Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 20 Mar. 2024
Invisible from the street behind layers of mature trees and tall hedges, the home’s entryway offers a vaulted ceiling and abundant white oak, design features that carry on throughout the rest of the house.
—James McClain, Robb Report, 15 Mar. 2024
Four species are uncommon or nonnative: white oak, bitternut hickory, black cherry and ponderosa pine.
—Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Mar. 2024
Along with giving away two types of saplings -- white oak and red bud -- staff will be on hand to guide visitors to the 2024 Amazing Tree, which lies on the Niokaska Creek, the release states.
—Nwa Democrat-Gazette, arkansasonline.com, 13 Mar. 2024
The redesign includes a flock of sumptuous new touches including woven wallpaper, plush sectional sofas, leather dining chairs, white oak wood flooring and new appliances in the open-air kitchens.
—Elycia Rubin, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Mar. 2024
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