yaupon
/ˈjoʊˌpɑn/noun
Middle School
1
The yaupon holly, Ilex vomitoria, an evergreen holly shrub with white flowers and red or yellow berries, found in the south-eastern United States.
2
A tea-like drink, "black drink", brewed from the leaves of this holly (or, sometimes, Ilex cassine).
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Alliteration
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