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holm oak

American  

noun

  1. an evergreen oak, Quercus ilex, of southern Europe, having foliage resembling that of the holly.

holm oak British  

noun

  1. Also called: holm.   holly oak.   ilex.  an evergreen Mediterranean oak tree, Quercus ilex, widely planted for ornament: the leaves are holly-like when young but become smooth-edged with age

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Etymology

Origin of holm oak

First recorded in 1590–1600

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