holly
IPA: hˈɑɫi
noun
- Any of various shrubs or (mostly) small trees, of the genus Ilex, either evergreen or deciduous, used as decoration especially at Christmas.
- The wood from this tree.
- (with a qualifier) Any of several not closely related plant species likened to Ilex because of their prickly, evergreen foliage and/or round, bright-red berries
- A female given name from English.
- A topographic surname from Middle English.
- (rare) A male given name transferred from the surname.
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Examples of "holly" in Sentences
- Holly can also sometimes be unsociable.
- He is the confidant of Holly and befriends Ustane.
- Common names include sea holly and holly mangrove' .
- Holly and the veterinarian become engaged in the end.
- Common names include 'sea holly' and 'holly mangrove'.
- Gordon resembled Holly and also showed evidence of senility.
- After the lie is uncovered, Holly leaves the hospital disgraced.
- Coral Records was also the home of Buddy Holly and the Crickets.
- Holly could not take the suspense she walked in to confront the lady.
- The doors of the regal building were festooned with mistletoe and holly.
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