Definition
dahoon
noun
- A small evergreen holly tree native to the southeastern United States, bearing red berries and glossy leaves.
Usage: Also called dahoon holly or Ilex cassine.; Botanical/horticultural term.
Examples
- The dahoon grows well in the wetlands of Florida and the Carolinas.
- Gardeners often plant dahoon for its attractive red berries in winter.
- The dahoon holly provides food for birds during the colder months.
- Native Americans traditionally used dahoon leaves for tea.