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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) | ||||||||
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noun • shrubby oak of southeastern United States usually forming dense thickets | ||||||||
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Holly Perhaps As One Left With Lover No Longer Crossword Clue
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ILEX which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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ILEX
Updated: October 14, 2023
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