Associations to the word «Ilex»

Pictures for the word «Ilex»

Wiktionary

ILEX, proper noun. A taxonomic genus within the family Aquifoliaceae   — the hollies.
ILEX, noun. Holm oak (Quercus ilex)
ILEX, noun. Any of the numerous trees or shrubs of the genus Ilex
ILEX VERTICILLATA, proper noun. A taxonomic species within the family Aquifoliaceae   — American winterberry, a species of holly native to eastern North America.

Dictionary definition

ILEX, noun. A large genus of dicotyledonous trees and shrubs of the family Aquifoliaceae that have small flowers and berries (including hollies).

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