Synonyms for
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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No Synonyms Found for Holly

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All Definitions for Holly

Below are all the dictionary definitions of holly:

1Any of various shrubs or (mostly) small trees, of the genus Ilex, either evergreen or deciduous, used as decoration especially at Christmas.
2The wood from this tree.
3Any of several not closely related plant species likened to Ilex because of their prickly, evergreen foliage and/or round, bright-red berries
4A female given name from English.
5A place in the United States:
6A topographic surname from Middle English.
7A town in Prowers County, Colorado, named after cattleman Hiram S. Holly.
8A township and village therein, in Oakland County, Michigan.
9A township in Murray County, Minnesota, named after settler John Z. Holly.
10An unincorporated community in Houston County, Texas.
11An unincorporated community in Kitsap County, Washington, named for a large holly tree.
12An unincorporated community in Kanawha County, West Virginia.
13A male given name transferred from the surname.

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About synonyms for holly

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