'Ilex Paraguensis' definitions:

Definition of 'Ilex Paraguensis'

From: GCIDE

Mate \Ma"te\ (m[aum]"t[asl]), n. [Sp.] The Paraguay tea, being the dried leaf of the Brazilian holly (Ilex Paraguensis). The infusion has a pleasant odor, with an agreeable bitter taste, and is much used for tea in South America. [1913 Webster]