holly

hol-ly · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    An evergreen shrub or tree with glossy, spiny-edged leaves and red berries, often used as Christmas decoration.

  2. 2.

    The branches and foliage of this plant used for decoration.

Forms

plural: hollies

Related words

See also: evergreen, ivy, mistletoe
Synonyms: ilex

Etymology

From Old English holegn, of Germanic origin, related to German Hulst.