dahoon

American

[duh-hoon] / dəˈhun /

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.

Etymology

Origin of dahoon

An Americanism dating back to 1720–30; origin uncertain

Example Sentences

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“Though stressed and defoliated, species like dahoon holly, swamp bay, wax myrtle, coco plum and red maple are coming back.”

From Slate • Oct. 14, 2019

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