1. plural of holly; evergreen trees or shrubs with glossy leaves and bright red berries

Examples

• The hollies in our yard provide beautiful winter color.
• She planted several hollies along the fence for privacy.
• The hollies were covered with bright red berries in December.
• American hollies can grow quite tall if left unpruned.
• The landscaper recommended hollies for year-round greenery.
• Birds love to nest in the dense branches of hollies.