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ilex paraguariensis

 

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Noun ilex paraguariensis has 1 sense
  1. mate, Paraguay tea, Ilex paraguariensis - South American holly; leaves used in making a drink like tea
    --1 is a kind of holly

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Ilex Paraguariensis

Description: Ilex paraguariensis, commonly known as yerba mate, is a species of evergreen tree native to South America. It belongs to the holly family and is widely cultivated for its leaves, which are used to make a popular and flavorful beverage.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1: A species of evergreen tree native to South America, belonging to the holly family and widely cultivated for its leaves.

Example sentence: The ilex paraguariensis tree provides the basis for the traditional South American beverage known as yerba mate.

Sense 2: The dried leaves of the ilex paraguariensis tree, used to make a popular beverage in South America.

Example sentence: I enjoy starting my day with a cup of hot yerba mate, made from the leaves of ilex paraguariensis.

Local Usage: Yerba mate, derived from ilex paraguariensis, is an integral part of the cultural and social fabric in many South American countries, particularly in Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay.

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