holly
nounmasculine/ɐ.zɨ.ˈvi.ʎu/low
a·ze·vi·lho
Definition
An evergreen shrub or small tree (Ilex aquifolium) with spiny leaves and red berries, used as an ornamental plant, especially at Christmas.
Holly is a typical plant in Christmas decorations.
Holly berries are toxic to humans.
Common collocations
holly branchholly berriesholly leavesEnglish holly
Etymology
Do árabe hispânico 'azzabbīn', por sua vez do árabe clássico 'zabbīn'.