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Definition of possum haw - 3 dictionary results

possum haw

 
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–noun
a shrub, Ilex decidua, of the southeastern U.S., having leaves that are hairy on the upper surface and glossy, red fruit.
Also called bearberry.

Origin:
1855–60, Americanism
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dock·mack·ie   (dŏk'māk'ē)   
n.  A shrub (Viburnum acerifolium) of eastern North America, having clusters of white flowers. Also called possum haw.

[Probably from American Dutch, perhaps of Mahican origin.]
possum haw  
n.  

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

  2. A deciduous shrub (Viburnum nudum) of the eastern United States, having white or yellowish flowers and bluish-black fruit.

  3. See dockmackie.

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