The holly genus; another name for holm-oak (4)

I believe the answer is:

ilex

(Other definitions for ilex that I've seen before include "Holly, classically" , "Holly, perhaps" , "common holly" , "Genus of trees that includes hollies" , "Genus including holly" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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