holly
/ˈhɑli/
noun
- An evergreen shrub or tree with shiny, spiky leaves and red berries, often used as a Christmas decoration.
- We hung a wreath of holly on the front door for the holidays.
- The holly in our backyard has bright red berries every winter.
- She decorated the table with sprigs of holly and pine cones.
- The leaves and berries of the holly plant, used as a festive symbol.
- Holly is a traditional Christmas plant in many countries.
- They placed fresh holly along the mantelpiece.
- The card was printed with a pattern of holly and ivy.