Green oak

oak wood colored green by the growth of the mycelium of certain fungi.

See also: Oak

Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary, published 1913 by G. & C. Merriam Co.

References in classic literature ?

The Texans, through the columns of the Herald claimed that some regard should be had to a State which grew the best cotton in all America, produced the best green oak for the service of the navy, and contained the finest oil, besides iron mines, in which the yield was fifty per cent.

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But between these fires and the abbey extended the Tweed, unfolding its luminous scales beneath the thick shade of tall green oaks. Monk was perfectly well acquainted with this position, Newcastle and its environs having already more than once been his headquarters.

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Careful restoration has retained and enhanced the original features, and the current property boasts exposed green oak beams including striking timber framed and pegged roof trusses in the drawing room.

Barn that has it all

Approximately 200 parents, staff, concerned residents and councillors attended a public meeting over the future of Green Oak School, eager to learn more about what can be done to keep the school open and where their children would go in the worst-case scenario.

Green Oak School closure: Parents and teachers 'angry and heartbroken' as they feel the decision to close the school has 'already been made'; The primary school in Godalming had not been able to join a multi-academy trust following an "inadequate" Ofsted report

Using our recommended joinery team we are able to offer a wide-ranging selection of staircases, solid oak doors and frames, windows, green oak porches and conservatories.

Experts with a fine feel for oak

Youngsters were able to try their hand at handling ferrets, riding quad bikes and making wood cookies, while parents discovered tips on tree surgery, green oak construction and caring for the countryside.

Festival puts the focus on wonderful wood

Green Oak Primary School received a furtherOfsted report in November last year which appeared to be promising.

Green Oak School closure: Parents say they will fight to keep Godalming school open following shocking news; Many said they are horrified by the news and believe the school has improved since its last Ofsted report

Sustainable green oak is sourced by the Monmouth shire County Council's Wentwood Timber Centre, from locally grown and harvested Welsh woodland sites.

Pathways of oak help salmon and sewin return

The baffles are cut from green oak sourced from sustainable Welsh woodland sites identified by Coed Cymru.

100 years on, fish can return to spawn

Built on a plot of land overlooking Port Talbot and with panoramic views over Mynydd Margam and the Bristol Channel, the structure of the property is of green oak frame designed over three hexagons.

Mighty oakbarn ina sylvan setting

This closely dates the ship since mediaeval craftsmen normally worked with unseasoned, green oak. People who would like to visit the ship will get the chance with two open days on August 7 and 14.