: either of two American oaks with glossy leaves resembling those of the European laurel:
a
: a large oak (Quercus laurifolia) of the southeastern U.S. with a rather smooth dark brown bark, nearly evergreen leaves, and a small acorn with a shallow cup
called alsopin oak
b
: shingle oaksense 1
2
: a moderate reddish brown that is yellower than roan and yellower and slightly lighter and stronger than mahogany