(n) a large genus of dicotyledonous trees and shrubs of the family Aquifoliaceae that have small flowers and berries (including hollies), Syn. genus Ilex
‖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 ]