yauponPronunciation: /ˈjɔːpɒn/ (also yaupon holly)Definition of yaupon noun a North American holly, the leaves of which have emetic properties and were formerly used as a tea by American Indians. Ilex vomitoria, family Aquifoliaceae Origin: early 18th century: a North American Indian wordyaupon in other Oxford dictionaries Definition of yaupon in the US English dictionary