1. Evergreen oak of southern Europe having leaves somewhat resembling those of holly; yields a hard wood
   "Holm oaks are commonly used in Mediterranean landscaping";
   - holm tree, holly-leaved oak, evergreen oak, Quercus ilex
    
2. Hard wood of the holm oak tree
   "The holm oak was prized for making tool handles"

Derived forms: holm oaks

Type of: oak, oak tree

Encyclopedia: Holm oak