Meaning & use
holly
An evergreen shrub or small tree with spiny, glossy leaves and bright red berries.
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They decorated the mantel with sprigs of holly for the holidays.
Birds often eat holly berries after the first frost of winter.
A note on using this word
Holly is strongly associated with winter holiday decorations in many English-speaking cultures.
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