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holly

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈhɑːli/ · UK /ˈhɒli/

holly means: A bush or small tree, often with sharp leaves and red berries, used for Christmas decorations.

noun

CHRISTMAS PLANTB2

A bush or small tree, often with sharp leaves and red berries, used for Christmas decorations.

  • We put holly above the door.
  • The birds ate berries from the holly.
  • Several holly bushes grow beside the house.

Common phrases: holly bush, holly leaves, holly berries

Questions about holly

What does holly mean?

A bush or small tree, often with sharp leaves and red berries, used for Christmas decorations.

What is holly in other languages?

Türkçe: çobanpüskülü · Español: acebo · Français: houx · Deutsch: Stechpalme · Italiano: agrifoglio · 日本語: セイヨウヒイラギ

How do you pronounce holly?

In American English /ˈhɑːli/; in British English /ˈhɒli/.

How do you use holly in a sentence?

We put holly above the door. The birds ate berries from the holly.

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