oakleaf

See also: oak leaf

English

Oakleaves with acorns (1)

Alternative forms

• oak-leaf, oak leaf

Etymology

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.

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