Associations to the word «Ilex»

Pictures for the word «Ilex»

Wiktionary

ILEX, proper noun. A taxonomic genus within the family Aquifoliaceae   — the hollies.
ILEX, noun. Holm oak (Quercus ilex)
ILEX, noun. Any of the numerous trees or shrubs of the genus Ilex
ILEX VERTICILLATA, proper noun. A taxonomic species within the family Aquifoliaceae   — American winterberry, a species of holly native to eastern North America.

Dictionary definition

ILEX, noun. A large genus of dicotyledonous trees and shrubs of the family Aquifoliaceae that have small flowers and berries (including hollies).

Wise words

In words, as fashions, the same rule will hold; Alike fantastic, if too new, or old: Be not the first by whom the new are tried, Nor yet the last to lay the old aside.
Alexander Pope