holm oak

American  

noun

1. an evergreen oak, Quercus ilex, of southern Europe, having foliage resembling that of the holly.

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holm oak British  

noun

1. Also called: holm.   holly oak.   ilex.  an evergreen Mediterranean oak tree, Quercus ilex, widely planted for ornament: the leaves are holly-like when young but become smooth-edged with age

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Etymology

Origin of holm oak

First recorded in 1590–1600

Example Sentences

The Tree of Freedom in Rab, Croatia, is a 105-year-old holm oak that stands as a symbol of community and heritage.

From BBC

For each protein, he pairs a fuel with the precision of a sommelier, selecting holm oak for delicate shellfish and turning to heartier vine wood for red meats.

From New York Times

Purple crocus flowers bloomed in groves of holm oak, and broom shrubs burst with yellow blooms.

From Washington Post

Though it is mostly wild — a tangle of holm oaks, palms and flowering acanthuses intersected by a few winding trails — at its center is a romantic neo-Classical marble fountain carved in the early 1800s.

From New York Times

Flames ran through hectares of cork and holm oak forests that are native to the region.

From New York Times