knopper

noun

knop·​per

ˈnäpə(r)

plural -s

: a gall that is formed by a gall wasp on the leaves and immature acorns of various oaks and that is used in tanning and dyeing

Word History

Etymology

German; akin to Old High German knopf knot, bud, knob

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