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holly

The correct spelling is holly.

How to pronounce holly

/ˈhɒli/
noun

IPA: /ˈhɒli/

Say it like: Hol-lee

The correct spelling is holly. Any of various shrubs or (mostly) small trees, of the genus Ilex, either evergreen or deciduous, used as decoration especially at Christmas.

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Definition

noun

  1. 1.Any of various shrubs or (mostly) small trees, of the genus Ilex, either evergreen or deciduous, used as decoration especially at Christmas.
  2. 2.The wood from this tree.
  3. 3.(with a qualifier) Any of several unrelated plant species likened to Ilex because of their prickly, evergreen foliage and/or round, bright-red berries

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