an evergreen oak of southern Europe having leaves somewhat resembling those of holly; yields a hard wood
plant noun
Q. ilex*
(* Q. ilex may be used in a singular or plural context)
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azinheira [Portuguese] | chêne vert [French] | encina [Spanish] | evergreen oak | holly-leaved oak | holly oak | holm | holm oak | holm tree | ilex | Quercus ilex [species] | yeuse [French]
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