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Webster 1913 Edition

Ilex

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I′lex

,

Noun.

[L., holm oak.]

(Bot.)

(a)

The holm oak (

Quercus Ilex

).

(b)

A genus of evergreen trees and shrubs, including the common holly.

Webster 1828 Edition

Ilex

I'LEX

,

Noun.

[L.] In botany, the generic name of the Holly-tree.

Also, the Quercus ilex, or great scarlet oak.