oaklet en · NOUN
Etymology
From oak + -let.
Meanings
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A little oak tree.
On the ground near the tree little oaklets were successfully fighting for life with the surrounding vegetation. The acorns had dropped into the friendly soil, and this was the result of their interaction.
1892, John Tyndall, Fragments of Science, page 240:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| oaklets | Number=Plur | lexicographic |