Definition of Holly

1. Noun. Any tree or shrub of the genus Ilex having red berries and shiny evergreen leaves with prickly edges.


2. Noun. United States rock star (1936-1959).

Definition of Holly

1. adv. Wholly.

2. n. A tree or shrub of the genus Ilex. The European species (Ilex Aquifolium) is best known, having glossy green leaves, with a spiny, waved edge, and bearing berries that turn red or yellow about Michaelmas.

Definition of Holly

1. a tree [n -LIES]

Medical Definition of Holly

1. 1. A tree or shrub of the genus Ilex. The European species (Ilex Aguifolium) is best known, having glossy green leaves, with a spiny, waved edge, and bearing berries that turn red or yellow about Michaelmas. The holly is much used to adorn churches and houses, at Christmas time, and hence is associated with scenes of good will and rejoicing. It is an evergreen tree, and has a finegrained, heavy, white wood. Its bark is used as a febrifuge, and the berries are violently purgative and emetic. The American holly is the Ilex opaca, and is found along the coast of the United States, from Maine southward. 2. The holm oak. See 1st Holm. Holly-leaved oak, a species of Eryngium. See Eryngium. Origin: OE holi, holin, AS. Holen, holegn; akin to D. & G. Hulst, OHG. Huls hulis, W. Celyn, Armor. Kelen, Gael. Cuilionn, Ir. Cuileann. Cf. 1st Holm, Hulver. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Holly

hollower
hollowest
hollowing
hollowly
hollowness
hollownesses
hollows
hollowware
hollowwares
hollow back
hollow bone
hollow fibre reactor
hollow out
hollow wall
holly (current term)
Holly
holly-leaf cherry
holly-leaved cherry
holly-leaved oak
holly-leaves barberry
hollygrape
hollyhock
hollyhock
hollyhocks
Hollywood
holly family
holly fern
holm
holm
Holman Hunt

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