oakleaf

See also: oak leaf

English

Alternative forms

• oak-leaf, oak leaf

Etymology

From oak +‎ leaf.

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /ˈəʊkˌliːf/
• (US) IPA^(key): /ˈoʊkˌlif/

Noun

oakleaf (plural oakleaves)

1. (often attributive) The leaf of the oak.
2. (military) A device, badge or emblem shaped like the leaf of an oak, and indicating an award. (see Oak leaves)
3. Any of various nymphalid butterflies of the Asian genus Kallima.

Derived terms

• oakleaf hydrangea

Translations

the leaf of the oak

German: Eichenlaub n (collective) Navajo: chéchʼil bitʼąąʼ Old English: āclēaf n Polish: liść dębu m

military award

German: Eichenlaub n

See also

• oak-leaved
• oak wreath