Holly (Noun)
Meaning 1
Any tree or shrub of the genus Ilex having red berries and shiny evergreen leaves with prickly edges.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The Christmas decorations featured sprigs of holly and mistletoe arranged around the fireplace.
- A sprig of holly was tucked behind the groom's lapel for good luck.
- The forest floor was dense with the shiny leaves of holly, their prickly edges a warning to unwary hikers.
- The holly bushes in the garden were already heavy with bright red berries, despite the fact that it was only November.
- A vase of holly and candles sat on the dining table, casting flickering shadows on the walls.