Holly
nounHow many syllables in Holly?
There are 2 syllables in the word Holly.How to pronounce Holly:
Definition of Holly:
- Holly (noun):
- any of a genus (ilex of the family aquifoliaceae, the holly family) of trees and shrubs
- either of two (i. opaca of the eastern u.s. and i. aquifolium of eurasia) with spiny-margined evergreen leaves and usually red berries often used for christmas decorations
Synonyms for Holly:
buddy holly
charles hardin holley
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