Meaning & use

holly

noun·Everyday

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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