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Definition of oak of Bashan in English: oak of Bashannoun rare A kind of oak mentioned in the Bible (Isaiah 2:13, Ezekiel 27:6, Zechariah 11:2) as found in the district of Bashan (in allusive references to its strength); the valonia oak, Quercus macrolepis (formerly Q. aegilops), identified with this tree.
Origin Mid 17th century. Translating Hebrew 'allōnē habbāšān, 'allōnē ƀāšān (plural). Definition of oak of Bashan in US English: oak of Bashannoun rare A kind of oak mentioned in the Bible (Isaiah 2:13, Ezekiel 27:6, Zechariah 11:2) as found in the district of Bashan (in allusive references to its strength); the valonia oak, Quercus macrolepis (formerly Q. aegilops), identified with this tree.
Origin Mid 17th century. Translating Hebrew 'allōnē habbāšān, 'allōnē ƀāšān (plural). |