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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
  
A [[gall|gall]] on an oak tree, particularly ''Quercus infectoria'', caused by the larvae of a wasp. Oak, or Aleppo, galls can contain up to 50% tannins. They were used for making iron gall inks.
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A [[gall|gall]] on an [[oak]] tree, particularly ''Quercus infectoria'', caused by the larvae of a wasp. Oak, or Aleppo, galls can contain up to 50% tannins. They were used for making [[iron gall ink]]s.
  
 
== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
 
== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
  
oak gall nut; Aleppo gall; Quercus infectoria
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oak gall nut; Aleppo gall; oak apple; gallnut; ''Quercus infectoria''
  
 
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Latest revision as of 14:35, 25 March 2025

Description

A Gall on an Oak tree, particularly Quercus infectoria, caused by the larvae of a wasp. Oak, or Aleppo, galls can contain up to 50% tannins. They were used for making iron gall inks.

Synonyms and Related Terms

oak gall nut; Aleppo gall; oak apple; gallnut; Quercus infectoria