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ilex

/ˈaɪ.lɛks/

ilexnoun

ilexes

/ˈaɪ.lɛks/

Translations

The ilex is often used as a decorative plant during the winter holidays.

Падуб часто используется как декоративное растение во время зимних праздников.

Additional translations

Definitions

A genus of evergreen trees and shrubs, commonly known as holly, characterized by glossy, spiny leaves and red berries.

The garden was adorned with a variety of ilex, adding a festive touch with their bright red berries.

Any tree or shrub belonging to the genus Ilex; a holly.

A mature ilex can grow into a dense, cone-shaped evergreen suitable for hedging.

Synonyms

deciduous holly

evergreen holly

holly shrub

holly tree

ilexadjective

Used attributively to denote relation to holly or the genus Ilex.

Definitions

Of, relating to, or derived from holly (plants of the genus Ilex).

The craftsman chose ilex wood for its fine grain and durability.

Synonyms

ilexproper noun

Definitions

The botanical genus Ilex, the only extant genus in the family Aquifoliaceae.

Ilex contains more than 400 species distributed worldwide.