holly

hol·ly

noun \ˈhä-lē\

plural hollies

Definition of HOLLY

1

: any of a genus (Ilex of the family Aquifoliaceae, the holly family) of trees and shrubs; especially : either of two (I. opaca of the eastern United States and I. aquifolium of Eurasia) with spiny-margined evergreen leaves and usually red berries often used for Christmas decorations

2

: the foliage or branches of the holly

Origin of HOLLY

Middle English holin, holly, from Old English holen; akin to Old High German hulis holly, Middle Irish cuilenn

First Known Use: before 12th century

Rhymes with HOLLY

Bali, brolly, Cali, collie, colly, Dalí, dolly, folly, golly, jolly, lolly, Mali, molly, Pali, poly, quale, trolley, volley