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Meaning of ILEX

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 Definition: [n]  a large genus of dicotyledonous trees and shrubs of the family Aquifoliaceae that have small flowers and berries (including hollies)
 
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 Synonyms: genus Ilex
 
 See Also: Aquifoliaceae, Chinese holly, dicot genus, family Aquifoliaceae, holly, holly family, Ilex cornuta, magnoliopsid genus

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\I"lex\, n. [L., holm oak.] (Bot.)
(a) The holm oak ({Quercus Ilex}).
(b) A genus of evergreen trees and shrubs, including the
    common holly.
 
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