noun
- Plural of dahoon; evergreen shrubs or small trees of the holly family, native to southeastern North America, bearing red berries.
Usage: botanical term; often used in landscaping and horticulture
Examples
- The dahoons in the garden provided bright red berries throughout the winter.
- Native dahoons are popular choices for wetland restoration projects.
- Several dahoons were planted along the property line for privacy and wildlife habitat.
- The dahoons thrived in the moist, acidic soil of the coastal region.