ilex

4 definitions found

ilex - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Holm \Holm\ (h[=o]m; 277), n. [OE., prob. from AS. holen holly;
     as the holly is also called holm. See Holly.] (Bot.)
     A common evergreen oak, of Europe (Quercus Ilex); -- called
     also ilex, and holly.
     [1913 Webster]

  Ilicic \I*lic"ic\, a. [L. ilex, ilicis, holm oak.]
     Pertaining to, or derived from, the holly (Ilex), and
     allied plants; as, ilicic acid.
     [1913 Webster]

  Ilex \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.
         [1913 Webster]

ilex - WordNet (r) 2.1 (2005) :

  Ilex
      n 1: a large genus of dicotyledonous trees and shrubs of the
           family Aquifoliaceae that have small flowers and berries
           (including hollies) [syn: Ilex, genus Ilex]