Definition of holly

"holly" in the noun sense

1. holly

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

2. Holly, Buddy Holly, Charles Hardin Holley

United States rock star (1936-1959)

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Quotations for holly

Some to the holly hedge
Nestling repair; and to the thicket some;
Some to the rude protection of the thorn. [ Thomson ]

The mistletoe hung in the castle hall. The holly branch shone on the old oak wall. [ Thos. Haynes Bayly ]

holly in Scrabble®

The word holly is playable in Scrabble®, no blanks required.

Scrabble® Letter Score: 11

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The 62 Highest Scoring Scrabble® Plays For Words Using The Letters In holly

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holly in Words With Friends™

The word holly is playable in Words With Friends™, no blanks required.

Words With Friends™ Letter Score: 11

Highest Scoring Words With Friends™ Plays In The Letters holly:

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Words within the letters of holly

2 letter words in holly (1 word)

4 letter words in holly (1 word)

5 letter words in holly (1 word)

holly + 1 blank (1 word)

holly + 2 blanks (2 words)

Words containing the sequence holly

Words that start with holly (5 words)

Words with holly in them (1 word)

Words that end with holly (2 words)

Word Growth involving holly

Shorter words in holly

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Longer words containing holly

hollyberries

hollyberry

hollyhock hollyhocks

wholly