Any of several North American oak trees, especially Quercus prinus, native to rocky habitats in the eastern United States, which has deeply fissured bark and large acorns.
Origin
Early 19th century; earliest use found in François André Michaux (1770–1855).
Definition of rock chestnut oak in US English:
rock chestnut oak
noun
North American
Any of several North American oak trees, especially Quercus prinus, native to rocky habitats in the eastern United States, which has deeply fissured bark and large acorns.
Origin
Early 19th century; earliest use found in François André Michaux (1770–1855).