possum haw

possum haw

n.

1. A deciduous holly (Ilex decidua) of the southeast United States, having alternate simple leaves and bright red fruit.

2. A deciduous shrub (Viburnum nudum) of the eastern United States, having opposite simple leaves and bluish-black fruit.

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Noun

1.

possum haw - deciduous shrub of southeastern and central United States Ilex decidua, winterberry, bearberry holly - any tree or shrub of the genus Ilex having red berries and shiny evergreen leaves with prickly edges

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