Meaning of the word holly in English

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holly

US /ˈhɑː.li/
UK /ˈhɒl.i/
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Noun

a widely distributed shrub or small tree of the genus Ilex, with glossy, spiny evergreen leaves and red berries, used as a Christmas decoration.

Example:
The house was decorated with holly and ivy for Christmas.
A wreath of holly hung on the front door.