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ilex

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\ ˈī-ˌleks How to pronounce ilex (audio) \

Definition of ilex

1 : holm oak
2 : holly sense 1

First Known Use of ilex

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology for ilex

Middle English, from Latin

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“Ilex.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ilex. Accessed 30 Jun. 2022.

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