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Definition of kneeholly

kneeholly

/ˈniːˌhɒl.i/
knee · hol · ly
Plural:kneehollies
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kneeholly Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A low-growing evergreen Eurasian shrub in the asparagus family, characterized by stiff, flattened stems that function as and resemble prickly leaves, and which bears bright red berries; commonly known as butcher's broom.

Example

"The gardener planted kneeholly along the shaded woodland borders, appreciating its resilience and striking red winter berries."

Synonyms
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• Nearby Words

kneeboard
kneeboarding
kneecap
kneeholly
kneejerk
kneel
kneeler

Word Origin & Etymology

A compound of 'knee' and 'holly', referencing the plant's typical height (growing roughly to knee level) and its prickly, holly-like foliage.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Kneeholly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 3, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/kneeholly
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