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English holly

English holly noun: european holly, common holly (Ilex aquifolium), a tree or shrub of western Europe and suitable environments in areas surrounding the Mediterranean Sea.

english holly: european holly, common holly (Ilex aquifolium), a tree or shrub of western Europe and suitable...
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Noun

English holly (uncountable)

  1. European holly, common holly (Ilex aquifolium), a tree or shrub of western Europe and suitable environments in areas surrounding the Mediterranean Sea.

Questions about English holly

What does English holly mean?
English holly means european holly, common holly (Ilex aquifolium), a tree or shrub of western Europe and suitable environments in areas surrounding the Mediterranean Sea.
What part of speech is English holly?
English holly is a noun.

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