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noun • a large genus of dicotyledonous trees and shrubs of the family Aquifoliaceae that have small flowers and berries (including hollies) | ||||
| 40% | 7 | Its scientific name refers to its resemblance to holly leaves (ilicifolia means "holly-leaved") | ||
noun • shrubby oak of southeastern United States usually forming dense thickets | ||||
| 32% | 5 | American ___, state tree of Del. | ||
noun • United States rock star (1936-1959) • any tree or shrub of the genus Ilex having red berries and shiny evergreen leaves with prickly edges | ||||
Holly Tree
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ILEX which was last seen in the New York Times NYT crossword.
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Updated: October 11, 2023
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