dahoon


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da·hoon

 (də-ho͞on′)
n.
A small holly tree (Ilex cassine) chiefly of the southeast United States, having bright red berries and leathery, dark green leaves.

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dahoon

(dəˈhuːn)
n
(Plants) a perennial shrub of the holly family characterized by its white or yellow flowers and red berries
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