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- leaves and acorns
white oak
noun
: any of various oaks (especially Quercus alba of eastern North America) with acorns that mature in one year and leaf veins that never extend beyond the margin of the leaf
also
: its hard strong durable wood
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Other design details that add to the home’s historic character include wide-plank white oak floorboards, wainscot paneling, plaster walls, and polished brass fittings.
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Mark David, Robb Report, 17 May 2024
Each Quilt unit is a ductless mini-split, but rather than large white boxes on your wall, Quilt has designed smaller, sleeker units with the option of a white oak or white front panel that can be customized to fit your home decor.
—Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, The Verge, 15 May 2024
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Mark David, Robb Report, 17 May 2024
Each Quilt unit is a ductless mini-split, but rather than large white boxes on your wall, Quilt has designed smaller, sleeker units with the option of a white oak or white front panel that can be customized to fit your home decor.
—Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, The Verge, 15 May 2024
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“White oak.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/white%20oak. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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