holly

BrE /ˈhɒlɪ/ AmE /ˈhɑːli/

noun en → es

1 PLANT [singular] B1

a plant with dark green leaves and red berries that is often used for Christmas decorations

acebo, arbusto de hojas verdes y bayas rojas

  • holly bush/tree

Collocations Christmas holly · holly berries

  • They decorated the house with holly and mistletoe.

    Decoraron la casa con acebo y visco.

2 FOOTBALL [singular] B2

a player who plays in a position near the front of the team, often attacking and scoring goals

delantero en fútbol

  • holly player

Collocations attack holly · score a goal as a holly

  • He is the team's best holly.

    Él es el mejor delantero del equipo.