holly-leaved oak

Definitions of holly-leaved oak
  1. noun
    evergreen oak of southern Europe having leaves somewhat resembling those of holly; yields a hard wood
    synonyms: Quercus ilex, evergreen oak, holm oak, holm tree
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    type of:
    oak, oak tree
    a deciduous tree of the genus Quercus; has acorns and lobed leaves
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