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hol·ly  audio  (hl) KEY  

NOUN:
pl. hol·lies
    1. Any of numerous trees or shrubs of the genus Ilex, usually having bright red berries and glossy evergreen leaves with spiny margins.
    2. Branches of these plants, traditionally used for Christmas decoration.
  2. Any of various similar or related plants.
ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English holin, holi, from Old English holen


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