Definitions for: Ilex


[n] a large genus of dicotyledonous trees and shrubs of the family Aquifoliaceae that have small flowers and berries (including hollies)



Webster (1913) 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.

Synonyms: genus Ilex

See Also: Aquifoliaceae, Chinese holly, dicot genus, family Aquifoliaceae, holly, holly family, Ilex cornuta, magnoliopsid genus

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