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holly

/ˈhɑli/noun2 syllables

Holly means: United States rock star (1936-1959).

Synonyms for holly2

noun, as in United States rock star (1936-1959)

Buddy Holly, Charles Hardin Holley

What does holly mean?2

noun

1

United States rock star (1936-1959)

2

any tree or shrub of the genus Ilex having red berries and shiny evergreen leaves with prickly edges

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with holly?12

two syllables

three syllables

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Holly in a sentence

  • I took a sprig of holly, and tucked it into my hat band.mollydot
  • I took a sprig of holly, and tucked it into my hatband.CK
  • Holly branches are often used for decoration at Christmas.AlanF_US
  • Where was the last time you saw Holly?MrSener95
  • Holly is jumping on the trampoline.CN
  • There was mistletoe and holly everywhere.CK
  • Do you know where Holly is?maydoo
  • Holly Black was born in a decrepit Victorian house in New Jersey.CSDavid

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Forms of holly

as a noun

plural
hollies