possumhaw

possumhaw
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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