The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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In 1839, Smith reported to the Linnean Society of London that he could grow new plants from the seeds of the hollies.
From Science Magazine ● May 17, 2023
Yet there are less imposing hollies to choose from that make fine additions to the garden while supplying festive fodder.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 10, 2022
A: In fresh spring growth, hollies can attract aphids, which secrete a sugary substance named honeydew.
From Seattle Times ● May 31, 2021
No garden should be without hellebores or a daphne or two, winterberry hollies and witch hazels.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 19, 2019
Over the years, I’ve learned that botanists—those lucky souls who study the lives of plants all day—call some trees, such as hollies and willows, “dioecious,” which means they have separate male and female trees.
From "Wishtree" by Katherine Applegate
