Real Dictionary

holly
variable noun: Holly is an evergreen tree or shrub which has hard, shiny leaves with sharp points, and red berries in winter.

Holly in American English
a feminine name
any of a genus (Ilex) of small trees and shrubs of the holly family, with stiff, glossy, sharp-pointed leaves and clusters of bright-red berries
designating a family (Aquifoliaceae, order Celastrales) of dicotyledonous trees and shrubs, including the dahoon and black alder
noun: a female or male given name
noun: any of numerous trees or shrubs of the genus Ilex, as I. opaca (American holly), the state tree of Delaware, or I. aquifolium (English holly), having glossy, spiny-toothed leaves, small, whitish flowers, and red berries

holly in British English
noun: any tree or shrub of the genus Ilex, such as the Eurasian I. aquifolium, having bright red berries and shiny evergreen leaves with prickly edges
noun: Buddy. real name Charles Harden Holley. 1936–59, US rock-and-roll singer, guitarist, and songwriter. His hits (all 1956–59) include "That'll be the Day", " Maybe Baby", " Peggy Sue", "Oh, Boy", " Think It Over", and "It Doesn't Matter Anymore"