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oak apple

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oak apple
n.
An insect gall on oak trees, caused by certain wasp larvae.
oak apple, gall
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Botany) any of various brownish round galls on oak trees, containing the larva of certain wasps
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.oak appleoak apple - oak gall caused by larvae of a cynipid wasp
gall - abnormal swelling of plant tissue caused by insects or microorganisms or injury
Translations
oak apple
n → Gallapfel m
oak apple n → galla di quercia
oak apple n → galla di quercia


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