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- [hol-ee]
- /ˈhɒl i/
- /ˈhɒl.i/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [hol-ee]
- /ˈhɒl i/
Definitions of holly word
- noun plural holly any of numerous trees or shrubs of the genus Ilex, as I. opaca (American holly) the state tree of Delaware, or I. aquifolium (English holly) having glossy, spiny-toothed leaves, small, whitish flowers, and red berries. 1
- noun plural holly the foliage and berries, used for decoration, especially during the Christmas season. 1
- noun holly Buddy (Charles Hardin Holley) 1936–59, U.S. rock and roll singer and guitarist. 1
- noun holly a female or male given name. 1
- noun holly A widely distributed shrub, typically having prickly dark green leaves, small white flowers, and red berries. There are several deciduous species of holly but the evergreen hollies are more typical and familiar. 1
- noun holly spiky evergreen plant 1
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Origin of holly
First appearance:
before 1150 One of the 7% oldest English words
before 1150; Middle English holi(e), holyn, Old English hole(g)n; cognate with Welsh celyn, Irish cuillean; akin to Dutch, German hulst, French houx (< Old High German hulis)
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Parts of speech for Holly
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holly popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
holly usage trend in Literature
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