holly
Translation
holly
Examples
We decorated the house with holly for Christmas.
We decorated the house with holly for Christmas.
A holly bush grew by the fence.
A holly bush grew by the fence.
Grammar Patterns
a branch/sprig of holly a small stem with leaves and berries from a holly plant He put a sprig of holly on the cake.
Similar Words
Related concepts: ivy, mistletoe
Etymology
From Old English 'holen'. It has long been associated with the winter solstice and Christmas.
Memory Tips
Picture a Christmas wreath with shiny, spiky green leaves and bright red berries. That's holly.