noun
oaks
noun
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A famous horse race for three-year-old fillies, run each year at Epsom in England.
"She placed a small bet on the favourite to win the Oaks."
How to Use Oaks
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA classic British horse race reserved for young female horses.
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Usually capitalized as "the Oaks" when referring to the specific race.
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Etymology
Named after the Oaks estate near Epsom, England, where the race was first run in the 18th century.