Definitions for ilex
ˈaɪ lɛksilex

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Ilex, genus Ilexnoun

   a large genus of dicotyledonous trees and shrubs of the family Aquifoliaceae that have small flowers and berries (including hollies)

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. ILEXnoun

   The ilex, or great scarlet oak, thrives well in England, is a hardy sort of tree, and easily raised of acorns. The Spaniards have a sort they call enzina; the wood of which, when old, is finely chambletted, as if it were painted, and is useful for stocks of tools, mallet-heads, chairs, axle-trees, wedges, beetles, pins, and pallisadoes for fortifications, being very hard and durable. John Mortimer

   Etymology: Latin.

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1. ilex

   The CILEX (Chartered Institute of Legal Executives) is the professional body for over 20,000 paralegals, CILEX Lawyers and other legal professionals in England and Wales. It provides a cost-effective vocational route to qualification via the CILEX Professional Qualification (CPQ). the CPQ opens a route of entry for anyone who is looking to have a successful legal profession, whether they have a degree or equivalent qualification/experience or not.

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1. ilex

   Ilex is a genus of small evergreen trees and shrubs commonly known as holly. They are native to both the temperate and subtropical regions in the world. The leaves can be smooth or serrated, and the plants produce small flowers and berries. Some species of ilex are commonly used for landscaping purposes, and their berries are often associated with winter holiday decorations.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Ilexnoun

   the holm oak (Quercus Ilex)

2. Ilexnoun

   a genus of evergreen trees and shrubs, including the common holly

3. Etymology: [L., holm oak.]

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Ilex

   ī′leks, n. the scientific name for Holly (which see): the evergreen or holm oak. [L.]

U.S. National Library of MedicineRate this definition:1.0 / 1 vote

1. Ilex

   A plant genus of the family AQUIFOLIACEAE. The common name of 'holly' usually refers to this genus but may sometimes refer to similar looking plants of the MAHONIA or QUERCUS genus.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of ilex in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of ilex in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=ilex
2. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=ilex
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ilex
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ilex
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=ilex