holly

[US]/'hɒlɪ/
[UK]/'hɑli/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. holly
adj. of or relating to plants in the holly genus.

Phrases & Collocations

holly bush

holly tree

Example Sentences

Holly was a glamor girl.

The room was lavishly decorated with tinsel and holly.

The music died when a light plane crashed with the Big Bopper, Buddy Holly, and Ritchie Valens on board.

the holly, providently planted about the house, to cheat winter of its dreariness, and to throw in a semblance of green summer to cheer the fireside;

holly berries are a traditional Christmas decoration

holly trees are often associated with winter

holly leaves are shiny and spiky

holly bushes provide shelter for birds

holly wreaths are popular during the holiday season

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