holly
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈhɑːli/ · UK /ˈhɒli/
holly means: A bush or small tree, often with sharp leaves and red berries, used for Christmas decorations.
noun
CHRISTMAS PLANTB2
A bush or small tree, often with sharp leaves and red berries, used for Christmas decorations.
- We put holly above the door.
- The birds ate berries from the holly.
- Several holly bushes grow beside the house.
Questions about holly
What does holly mean?
A bush or small tree, often with sharp leaves and red berries, used for Christmas decorations.
What is holly in other languages?
Türkçe: çobanpüskülü · Español: acebo · Français: houx · Deutsch: Stechpalme · Italiano: agrifoglio · 日本語: セイヨウヒイラギ
How do you pronounce holly?
In American English /ˈhɑːli/; in British English /ˈhɒli/.
How do you use holly in a sentence?
We put holly above the door. The birds ate berries from the holly.
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