Quercous
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Quercous is an adjective meaning Of, or relating to, oak trees (genus Quercus).
Meaning
Of, or relating to, oak trees (genus Quercus).
Example Sentences
By the action of tannase on the tannin, a product ("quercous acid") is formed which can be reduced to ellagic acid.
In addition, quercous (oak-type) woods, suitable for tussah breeding, abound in many regions of the country and this type of silk is produced in at least 11 provinces.
With a vast territory, China boasts fertile land and a wild climate favourable for mulberry growing and silkworm breeding. Its plentiful quercous woods can also be utilized for tussah breeding.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include quercitannic, cedrous, taxaceous, arboraceous, quaestorial, forestine.
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