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holly

/ˈhɒli/ /ˈhɑli/

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noun

Stechpalme

Any of various shrubs or (mostly) small trees, of the genus Ilex, either evergreen or deciduous, used as decoration especially at Christmas.

Examples :

"We decorated the classroom with holly for the Christmas party. "

Wir haben das Klassenzimmer mit Stechpalmen für die Weihnachtsfeier geschmückt.

plant holiday tradition nature culture

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noun

Stechpalmenholz

The wood from this tree.

Examples :

"The carpenter used holly wood to carve a small birdhouse. "

Der Zimmermann verwendete Stechpalmenholz, um ein kleines Vogelhaus zu schnitzen.

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noun

Stechpalme, Stechdorn

(with a qualifier) Any of several unrelated plant species likened to Ilex because of their prickly, evergreen foliage and/or round, bright-red berries

Examples :

"Even though it wasn't true Ilex holly, the gardener called the thorny bush with red berries "sea holly" because of its similar appearance. "

Obwohl es sich nicht um echte Stechpalme handelte, nannte der Gärtner den dornigen Strauch mit roten Beeren wegen seines ähnlichen Aussehens „Meer-Stechpalme“.