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dahoon
[ duh-hoon ]
noun
- an evergreen shrub, Ilex cassine, of the southern U.S., having flat, leathery, dark green leaves and red or yellow fruits in large clusters.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of dahoon1
An Americanism dating back to 1720–30; origin uncertain
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Example Sentences
The tree is known locally as yaupon, dahoon, dahoon holly, and Henderson wood.
From Project Gutenberg
Another form, narrowleaf dahoon (Ilex cassine angustifolia), is listed by Sudworth.
From Project Gutenberg
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