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ilex

/ˈaɪ.leks/

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noun

/ˈaɪ.leks/C2formalscientific
  • ruКрупный род двудольных деревьев и кустарников семейства падубовых, характеризующийся мелкими цветками и ягодами, к которому относятся падубы.

A large genus of dicotyledonous trees and shrubs in the family Aquifoliaceae, characterized by small flowers and berries, which includes hollies.

proper noun

  1. Genus of trees and shrubsC1formalscientific

    A large genus of dicotyledonous trees and shrubs in the family Aquifoliaceae, characterized by small flowers and berries, including hollies.

    ruРод деревьев и кустарников

    • The Ilex genus includes many species of evergreen and deciduous trees.
    • Ilex aquifolium, commonly known as English holly, is a popular ornamental plant.
    • Many species of Ilex produce bright red berries that attract birds.

    Synonymsholly

Forms
  • ilexes plural form
  • ilices plural form
  • ilexes' possessive plural form
  • ilices' possessive plural form
  • ilex's possessive singular form