false holly en · NOUN
Etymology
From the superficial similarity of its leaves to true holly trees of the genus Ilex.
Meanings
- (uncountable, usually) A flowering shrub or tree of species Osmanthus heterophyllus, in the olive family, native to East Asia.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| false hollies | Number=Plur | lexicographic |