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ホーリー

also: ホリー

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Meanings

1

noun

holly (plant)

Refers specifically to the English holly plant (Ilex aquifolium), often associated with Christmas decorations. The cross-reference 西洋柊 (せいようひいらぎ) is a more descriptive Japanese term.

See also: セイヨウヒイラギ

2

noun, noun, used as a prefix

holy

Used as a noun or prefix in religious contexts, often in compound words like ホーリーナイト (Holy Night) or ホーリーウォーター (holy water).