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noun • a large genus of dicotyledonous trees and shrubs of the family Aquifoliaceae that have small flowers and berries (including hollies) | ||||||||
| 40% | 7 | Its scientific name refers to its resemblance to holly leaves (ilicifolia means "holly-leaved") | ||||||
noun • shrubby oak of southeastern United States usually forming dense thickets | ||||||||
| 25% | 6 | Genus of plants that includes the European holly | ||||||
noun • genus of Eurasian spiny shrubs: gorse | ||||||||
Holly Genus Crossword Clue
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ILEX which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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ILEX
Updated: August 22, 2024
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| New York Times23 Aug 2024 | Across 18 | |
| Telegraph Cross Atlantic21 Feb 2024 | Across 33 | |
| The Guardian Quick06 Dec 2016 | Down 5 | |
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