Quercus: meaning, definitions and examples

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quercus

 

[ หˆkwษ™หkษ™s ]

Context #1

botany

A genus of trees and shrubs that includes oaks and beeches.

Synonyms

oak genus

Examples of usage

  • The quercus genus is known for its hardwood trees.
  • The quercus species are commonly found in temperate regions.
Context #2

biology

The scientific name for oak trees.

Synonyms

oak tree

Examples of usage

  • The quercus is a symbol of strength and endurance.
  • Many animals rely on the acorns produced by quercus trees for food.

Translations

Translations of the word "quercus" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น carvalho

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคฒเฅ‚เคค เค•เคพ เคชเฅ‡เคกเคผ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Eiche

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pohon ek

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดัƒะฑ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dฤ…b

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ชใƒผใ‚ฏ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท chรชne

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ roble

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท meลŸe

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฐธ๋‚˜๋ฌด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจู„ูˆุท

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dub

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ dub

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฉกๆ ‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ hrast

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ eik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะตะผะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒฃแƒฎแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ palฤฑd

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ roble

Word origin

The word 'quercus' comes from Latin, where it referred specifically to the oak tree. The genus name 'Quercus' was first used by Linnaeus in the 18th century to classify oak trees. Oaks have been important symbols in various cultures, representing strength, endurance, and wisdom.