'Quercus Ilex' definitions:

Definition of 'Quercus ilex'

From: WordNet
noun
Evergreen oak of southern Europe having leaves somewhat resembling those of holly; yields a hard wood [syn: holm oak, holm tree, holly-leaved oak, evergreen oak, Quercus ilex]

Definition of 'Quercus Ilex'

From: GCIDE
  • Holm \Holm\ (h[=o]m; 277), n. [OE., prob. from AS. holen holly; as the holly is also called holm. See Holly.] (Bot.) A common evergreen oak, of Europe (Quercus Ilex); -- called also ilex, and holly. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Quercus Ilex'

From: GCIDE
  • Ilex \I"lex\, n. [L., holm oak.] (Bot.) (a) The holm oak (Quercus Ilex). (b) A genus of evergreen trees and shrubs, including the common holly. [1913 Webster]