ilex
- n a large genus of dicotyledonous trees and shrubs of the family Aquifoliaceae that have small flowers and berries (including hollies)
- Here, under the pampered ilex trees, they waited their turn, munched bread and cheese, lounged against the new Buicks and Chryslers of hotel patrons who found Europe comfortable .
- Sitting under a red umbrella in the shade of a huge ilex tree (he could not bear strong sunlight), or walking briskly in his shaded garden, he kept his nose buried in documents .
- The Pope may enjoy strolling in the formal terraced gardens to the west of the Villa Pontificia, but he has shown liveliest interest in the ilex lanes, the olive, orange and .