Meaning of American holly | Babel Free

Definitions

A species of holly, Ilex opaca, native to the eastern United States.

uncountable, usually

Equivalents

Examples

“On all American hollies, a vertical incision, three-fourths of an inch above basal cut⟳, helps materially in producing a better root system.”

“The American holly was accepted as Delaware's state tree on May 1, 1939.”

“Most familiar among them is the American Holly (Ilex opaca) whose prickly, broad evergreen leaves and bright red berries are a welcome⟳ splash of color in the winter landscape, as well as a symbol of the Christmas holiday.”

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