oakleaf en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈəʊkˌliːf/ (UK)
- /ˈoʊkˌlif/ (US)
Etymology
From oak + leaf.
Meanings
- (attributive, often) The leaf of the oak.
- A device, badge or emblem shaped like the leaf of an oak, and indicating an award. (see Oak leaves)
- Any of various nymphalid butterflies of the Asian genus Kallima.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| oakleaves | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| oak-leaf | alternative | lexicographic | |
| oak leaf | alternative | lexicographic |
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Translations (4)
de Eichenlaub (military award) · pl liść dębu (the leaf of the oak) · ang āclēaf (the leaf of the oak) · de Eichenlaub (the leaf of the oak)