Holm \Holm\, 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.
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
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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.
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
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