POSSUM HAW Definition & Meaning

possum haw

noun

a shrub, Ilex decidua, of the southeastern U.S., having leaves that are hairy on the upper surface and glossy, red fruit.

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Origin of possum haw¹

An Americanism dating back to 1855–60

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Many people know the deciduous winterberry holly, which would work well in a poorly drained location, but its cousin, the possum haw, should also be at the top of the list.

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