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holly

Pronunciation: /ˈhɒli/

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Definition of holly

noun

  • a widely distributed evergreen shrub, typically having prickly dark green leaves, small white flowers, and red berries.
    • Genus Ilex, family Aquifoliaceae: many species, in particular I. aquifolium

Origin:

Middle English holi, shortened form of Old English holegn, holen, of Germanic origin; related to German Hulst

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