holly
any of numerous trees or shrubs of the genus Ilex, as I. opaca(American holly ), the state tree of Delaware, or I. aquifolium(English holly ), having glossy, spiny-toothed leaves, small, whitish flowers, and red berries.
the foliage and berries, used for decoration, especially during the Christmas season.
Origin of holly
1Words Nearby holly
Other definitions for Holly (2 of 2)
Buddy Charles Hardin Holley, 1936–59, U.S. rock and roll singer and guitarist.
a female or male given name.
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How to use holly in a sentence
Towards the end of the book, Bechdel and her wife, holly, climb Matterhorn Peak.
The gift was particularly special because it came from his mother, holly, his best friend and biggest supporter.
A sick mother, a loving son, a signed Ovechkin jersey — and how the Caps tried to help | Kyle Melnick | February 1, 2021 | Washington PostAs holly’s condition worsened, Gross added responsibilities.
A sick mother, a loving son, a signed Ovechkin jersey — and how the Caps tried to help | Kyle Melnick | February 1, 2021 | Washington PostSo along with holly’s family, he created a GoFundMe to raise money for his mother’s medical expenses.
A sick mother, a loving son, a signed Ovechkin jersey — and how the Caps tried to help | Kyle Melnick | February 1, 2021 | Washington PostNicholas Gross told few friends about holly’s condition, but at the beginning of 2020, he realized his mom needed more help.
A sick mother, a loving son, a signed Ovechkin jersey — and how the Caps tried to help | Kyle Melnick | February 1, 2021 | Washington Post
Deck your halls instead with boughs of holly, shouting “Merry Christmas” (or “Happy Hanukkah”) well into the night.
From the religious (‘The holly and the Ivy’) to the secular (‘The Chipmunk Song’), my top 20.
Something tells me holly Golightly would have thoroughly approved.
One day they were trying things out and started playing old Buddy holly songs.
Greil Marcus Talks About Trying to Unlock Rock and Roll in 10 Songs | Allen Barra | November 17, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTSo the Beatles had recorded that Buddy holly song many times?
Greil Marcus Talks About Trying to Unlock Rock and Roll in 10 Songs | Allen Barra | November 17, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTAs they brush the holly-leaves, in passing, the very sprays that touch the dresses of the scared girls are stirring.
Checkmate | Joseph Sheridan Le FanuIt appeared that the fact of her having been the landlady of the holly Sprig made no difference in his case.
A Bicycle of Cathay | Frank R. StocktonIn the twining of English holly and Western pine upon the great English novelist's grave the poet expresses a happy thought.
Dickens in Camp | Bret HarteJacques Bastien threw his holly stick in a corner, kept on his blouse, and followed his wife and the bailiff to the dining-room.
The Seven Cardinal Sins: Envy and Indolence | Eugne SueIts wild thyme will remain only in patches on its Trwyn, and its sandhills will be glaucous with the blue sea-holly no more.
Mushroom Town | Oliver Onions
British Dictionary definitions for holly (1 of 2)
/ (ˈhɒlɪ) /
any tree or shrub of the genus Ilex, such as the Eurasian I. aquifolium, having bright red berries and shiny evergreen leaves with prickly edges
branches of any of these trees, used for Christmas decorations
holly oak another name for holm oak
Origin of holly
1- See also sea holly
British Dictionary definitions for Holly (2 of 2)
/ (ˈhɒlɪ) /
Buddy. real name Charles Harden Holley. 1936–59, US rock-and-roll singer, guitarist, and songwriter. His hits (all 1956–59) include "That'll be the Day", "Maybe Baby", "Peggy Sue", "Oh, Boy", "Think It Over", and "It Doesn't Matter Anymore"
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