# Gambel oak

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A deciduous small tree or large shrub of western North America, of species Quercus gambelii.

## Etymology
Named after the American naturalist William Gambel (1821–1849).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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