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Definition of quercifolia
quercifolia
/ˌkwɜːrsɪˈfoʊliə/
quer · ci · fo · li · a
Plural:quercifolias
•Adjective:quercifolious
quercifolia Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
13
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
Syllables
5
• adjective
1
Having lobed leaves that resemble those of an oak tree (used in botanical taxonomy as a specific epithet).
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1
The oakleaf hydrangea (Hydrangea quercifolia), a deciduous flowering shrub native to the southeastern United States, cultivated for its deeply lobed oak-like foliage and large conical panicles of white blossoms that age to pink and purplish-brown.
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Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Quercifolia. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 11, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/quercifolia