ilex

noun
UK: /ˈaɪ.leks/
US: /ˈaɪ.leks/

  1. A type of evergreen tree or shrub, often with prickly leaves and red berries.

    1. The ilex is planted near my house.
    2. We decorated the house with branches of ilex during the Christmas holidays.

Synonyms

holly

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "ilex" is /ˈaɪ.leks/ in British English and /ˈaɪ.leks/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "ilex": holly.

Example usage of "ilex": "The ilex is planted near my house.". More examples on the page.