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Angliholic Posted 18 years ago
Grammar

a coastal live oak

The oldest tree in the state of Texas, a coastal live oak, is estimated to be over 1,5000 years old.

Hi,
Does "live" in the above refer to "living?" Thanks.
  

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No, a "live oak" is a species of tree, like Japanese maple, red oak, white pine, etc.

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  • No, a "live oak" is a species of tree, like Japanese maple, red oak, white pine, etc.
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No, a "live oak" is a species of tree, like Japanese maple, red oak, white pine, etc.
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Grammar GeekNo, a "live oak" is a species of tree, like Japanese maple, red oak, white pine, etc.


Thanks, GG.
I just googled for its images, and I still don't get it. Why is it called "live oak?" Is there a special reason?
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Did you see this?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Southern_live_oak

It's just its name. No one can tell you why something is called something.
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