Oaken
(adjective)
Made of oak or resembling oak wood.
Origin:
Derived from the word "oak" which refers to a tree of the genus quercus, it was first recorded in the 15th century.
Examples:
- The oaken table had been in his family for generations.
- Oaken barrels are often used to age wine and whiskey.
- The oaken floorboards creaked underfoot.
- The oaken doors of the church were carved with intricate designs.
- The oaken chest was heavy and solid, built to last for centuries.