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dahoon

American  
[duh-hoon] / dəˈhun /

noun

  1. an evergreen shrub, Ilex cassine, of the southern U.S., having flat, leathery, dark green leaves and red or yellow fruits in large clusters.

Etymology

Origin of dahoon

An Americanism dating back to 1720–30; origin uncertain

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Ilex.—Of the Hollies, I. Aquifolium and many varieties, I. cornuta,* I. Dahoon,* I. crenata,* and I. latifolia* succeed best.

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