/ Dictionary / Index C California live oak: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: Califor'nia live' oak' Pronunciation: [key] an evergreen oak, Quercus agrifolia, of the western coast of the U.S., having leathery leaves and a short, stout trunk. Also called Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. California laurel California mink Related Content Daily Word Quiz: illegible Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language