possum haw


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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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Noun1.possum haw - deciduous shrub of southeastern and central United Statespossum 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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