noun
- A type of evergreen oak tree native to Spain and the Mediterranean region, valued for its wood and acorns.
Usage: Also called holm oak or holly oak; Spanish origin; used in English primarily in botanical and regional contexts
Examples
- The encina tree thrives in the dry Mediterranean climate.
- Farmers in Spain have long harvested acorns from encina groves.
- The encina's dense wood makes it suitable for furniture and construction.
- Encina forests provide important habitat for wildlife in southern Europe.