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dahoon
[ duh-hoon ]
noun
- an evergreen shrub, Ilex cassine, of the southern U.S., having flat, leathery, dark green leaves and red or yellow fruits in large clusters.
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of dahoon1
An Americanism dating back to 1720–30; origin uncertain
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Example Sentences
“Though stressed and defoliated, species like dahoon holly, swamp bay, wax myrtle, coco plum and red maple are coming back.â€
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Ilex.—Of the Hollies, I. Aquifolium and many varieties, I. cornuta,* I. Dahoon,* I. crenata,* and I. latifolia* succeed best.
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