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holly
noun pl. hollies
- any of a genus (Ilex) of small trees and shrubs of the holly family, with stiff, glossy, sharp-pointed leaves and clusters of bright-red berries
- the leaves and berries, used as Christmas ornaments
adjective
designating a family (Aquifoliaceae, order Celastrales) of dicotyledonous trees and shrubs, including the dahoon and black alder
noun
a feminine name
See holly in American Heritage Dictionary 4
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