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Meaning of "ilex" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD ILEX

From Latin.
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PRONUNCIATION OF ILEX

ilex  [ˈaɪlɛks] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF ILEX

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Ilex is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES ILEX MEAN IN ENGLISH?

ilex

Holly

Ilex /ˈaɪlɛks/, or holly, is a genus of 400 to 600 species of flowering plants in the family Aquifoliaceae, and the only living genus in that family. The species are evergreen and deciduous trees, shrubs, and climbers from tropics to temperate zones worldwide.

Definition of ilex in the English dictionary

The definition of ilex in the dictionary is any of various trees or shrubs of the widely distributed genus Ilex, such as the holly and inkberry: family Aquifoliaceae.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH ILEX


Cineplex
ˈsɪnɪˌplɛks
circumflex
ˈsɜːkəmˌflɛks
complex
ˈkɒmplɛks
duplex
ˈdjuːplɛks
flex
flɛks
fourplex
ˈfɔːplɛks
lex
lɛks
megaplex
ˈmɛɡəˌplɛks
multiplex
ˈmʌltɪˌplɛks
perplex
pəˈplɛks
pollex
ˈpɒlɛks
reflex
ˈriːflɛks
retroflex
ˈrɛtrəʊˌflɛks
silex
ˈsaɪlɛks
simplex
ˈsɪmplɛks
suplex
ˈsuːplɛks
Supplex
ˈsʌplɛks
telex
ˈtɛlɛks
triplex
ˈtrɪplɛks
ulex
ˈjuːlɛks

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ILEX

ilang-ilang
ILEA
ileac
ileal
ileitis
ileostomies
ileostomy
Ilesha
ileum
ileus
ILGWU
ilia
iliac
Iliad
Iliadic
Iliamna
Iligan
Ilion
ilium
ilk

WORDS THAT END LIKE ILEX

apartment complex
B complex
Babinski reflex
cinema complex
Golgi complex
googolplex
herpes simplex
heteroduplex
immune complex
leisure complex
major histocompatibility complex
metroplex
military-industrial complex
Oedipus complex
plex
shopping complex
superiority complex
time-division multiplex
twin-lens reflex
vitamin B complex

Synonyms and antonyms of ilex in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «ilex» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF ILEX

Find out the translation of ilex to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of ilex from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «ilex» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

冬青
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

ilex
570 millions of speakers

English

ilex
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

इलेक्स
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

البلوط الأخضر
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

падуб
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

ilex
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

একধরনের চিরহরিৎ ওক গাছ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

chêne vert
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Ilex
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

ilex
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

セイヨウヒイラギ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Ilex
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

cây ô rô
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

Ilex
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

इईलक्स
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

pırnal
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

elce
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Ilex
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

падуб
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

ilex
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ilex
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Ilex
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

ilex
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

ilex
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of ilex

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ILEX»

The term «ilex» is regularly used and occupies the 57.916 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «ILEX» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about ilex

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ILEX»

Discover the use of ilex in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to ilex and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Quercus ilex L. ecosystems: function, dynamics and management
The present volume consists of a selection of papers presented during the workshop and other papers contributed after the workshop.
F. Romane, J. Terradas, 1992
2
Hollies: the genus Ilex
Hollies represents years of research by one of the giants of American horticulture, covering all the hollies in cultivation with descriptions of many of the 30 deciduous and 780 evergreen species, including upright trees of 60 feet to ...
Fred C. Galle, Holly Society of America, 1997
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Black Drink: A Native American Tea
Ilex chamaedryfolia Reiss. ex Mart. Ilex cognata Reiss. ex Mart. Ilex congonhina Loes. Ilex conocarpa Reiss. ex Mart. Ilex cuiabensis Reiss. ex Mart. Ilex diuretica Mart. Ilex dumosa Reiss. ex Mart. Ilex fertilis Reiss. ex Mart. Ilex glabra (L.) A.
Charles M. Hudson, 2004
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The International Horticultural Exhibition, and Botanical ...
James Veitch 4 Sons, Ilex cornuta. Ilex dipyrena. Ilex balearica. Ilex Aquifolium Hodginsii. Ilex Aquifolium laurifolia. Ilex Aquifolium tortuosa. Ilex Aquifolium latispina. Ilex Aquifolium scotica. Ilex Aquifolium ovata. Ilex Aquifolium angustifolia.
International Horticultural Exhibition, 1866 (LONDON), 1867
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Dictionary of Trees, Volume 2: South America: Nomenclature, ...
Ilex paraguariensis var. acutifolia Mart. Ilex paraguariensis var. angustifolia Reissek Ilex paraguariensis var. euneura Loes. Ilex paraguariensis var. guaranina Loes. Ilex paraguariensis var. latifolia Reissek Ilex paraguariensis var. longifolia ...
M.M. Grandtner, Julien Chevrette, 2013
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The Horticulture Gardener's Guides - Plants for Small Spaces
Ilex aquifolium 'Pyramidalis' (z. 6-9) is a handsome, free-fruiting fastigiate (upright ) clone with green stems and variously spined leaves. It will eventually reach some 20ft. (6m) tall but grows slowly and can be trimmed if necessary. It makes an ...
Clive Lane, 2005
7
Index of Angiosperm leaf species names: H - L, 1823 - 2008
Ilex barbui 14 Ilex barbui GIYULESCU 1979 - Givulescu 1990 Ilex barillensìs BERRY 1-919 - Berry 1919а*‚ LaMette 1944, 1952 Ilex berberidifolia HEER 1859 - Heer 1859*, Ettingshausen 1869, 1888а, Schimper 1874, Boulay 1887b, ...
‎2010
8
Ecology of Mediterranean Evergreen Oak Forests
I Veg Sci 4: 241-246 Barbero M, Loisel R, Quézel P (1992) Biogeography, ecology and history of Mediterranean Quercus ilex ecosystems. Vegetatio 99/ 100:19-34 Bran D, Lobreaux O, Maistre M, Perret P, Romane F (1990) Germination of ...
Ferran Rodà, 1999
9
ABA Journal
ILEX Sponsors and Programs Visit of 40 German Lawyers China's New Lawyers' Law The revival of the legal profession. By Edison W. Dick The American Bar Association's International Legal Exchange Program, known as ILEX, which was  ...
10
Landscape Plants for Eastern North America: Exclusive of ...
This species from western China has long (6-12 cm/2. 4-4.8 in.), narrow leaves with fine teeth toward the apex and fruiting interest (on females) similar to that of I. latifolia. It is useful in the same range as I. latifolia. Ilex integra 6 (mochi tree).
Harrison L. Flint, 1997

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ILEX»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term ilex is used in the context of the following news items.
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Trees in the Wood - latest Suter exhibition | Stuff.co.nz
... European Holly (Ilex aquifolium). Warren was a popular artist during the late 1850s to early 1860s who worked in both watercolours and oils. «The Nelson Mail, Jul 15»
2
What's a native plant and why should you plant them? Here's a …
Dwarf Yaupon Holly (Ilex vomitoria cultivars): Indestructible is a good description for this evergreen native shrub. Dwarf yaupons make neat, ... «NOLA.com, Jul 15»
3
Legal Positions available - Sefton Council
You will be a qualified solicitor, barrister or ILEX with excellent knowledge and experience of the law and practice relating to child protection and related matters. «Family Law Week, Jul 15»
4
Plantarium new plants launched
Ilex crenata 'Glorie Dwarf' is the ideal alternative to Box. 'Glorie Dwarf' is a new star performer from Germany: obtained as a sport of Ilex crenata ... «Horticulture Week, Jul 15»
5
ROTARY ROUND-UP: Full calendar of summer events with West …
It promises to be a lot of fun and will be held at St Mary's Church Hall, Ilex Way. Tickets, £15 including supper, and more information are ... «Worthing Herald, Jul 15»
6
Planting under GLAS? Here's the native tree options
Holly (Ilex aquifolium) – Can be difficult to establish due to slow growth at first and can be out competed. Crab Apple (Malus sylvestris); Bird ... «Agriland, Jul 15»
7
Peace Bridge to open as normal tomorrow
A spokesperson for Ilex apologised for the inconvenience and added that weather permitting, an alternative date for the maintenance work will be publicised. «Derry Now, Jul 15»
8
Paralegal takeover: professional register goes live
... bodies (the SRA, BSB and Ilex Professional Standards) in the Legal Education and Training Review (LETR), published in June 2013. «Solicitors Journal, Jul 15»
9
Botanic Gardens hosts exciting Night of D'Light
Food and drinks will be available from Ilex café which will be open during the event. UV face painting will be available, along with glow stick ... «Scoop.co.nz, Jul 15»
10
It's about time
This I-25 project will focus on the worst stretch of freeway, extending from the Ilex interchange to City Center Drive. Contractors will replace four ... «Pueblo Chieftain, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Ilex [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/ilex>. Apr 2024 ».
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