ˈīˌleks noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Latin, probably of non-Indo-European origin like Greek (Macedonian dialect) ilax holm oak
1. -es : holm oak
2.
[New Latin, from Latin]
a. capitalized : a large genus of widely distributed trees and shrubs (family Aquifoliaceae) having small flowers and berries — see holly
b. -es : any plant of this genus