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cork oak

/ˈkɔːrk oʊk/

Traducción: Tipo de roble perennifolio (Quercus suber), originario de la región mediterránea, conocido por su corteza gruesa y esponjosa que se recolecta para fabricar corcho.

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/ˈkɔːrk oʊk/B2formal
  • esTipo de roble perennifolio (Quercus suber), originario de la región mediterránea, conocido por su corteza gruesa y esponjosa que se recolecta para fabricar corcho.

A type of evergreen oak tree (Quercus suber) native to the Mediterranean region, known for its thick, spongy bark that is harvested to produce cork.

  1. Tree speciesB2formal

    An evergreen oak tree (Quercus suber) native to the Mediterranean region, known for its thick, corky bark that is harvested for commercial cork.

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    • Cork oaks are cultivated in Portugal and Spain for their bark.
    • The cork oak's bark regenerates after harvesting, making it a sustainable resource.
    • Wine stoppers are traditionally made from the bark of the cork oak.