\ ˈī-ˌleks
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Definition of ilex
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: holm oak
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: holly sense 1
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“Ilex.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ilex. Accessed 26 Feb. 2021.
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The first known use of ilex was in the 14th century
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