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Definition of english holly

english holly

Plural:English hollies
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An evergreen shrub or small tree native to western and southern Europe, northwest Africa, and southwest Asia, characterized by glossy, spiny dark green leaves and bright red berries heavily used in traditional winter holiday decorations.

Example

"We decided to plant an English holly in the front yard to attract birds and provide some vibrant color during the snowy winter months."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of English holly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/english%20holly
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