holmberry

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Could be a derivative of holm tree, an evergreen oak of Southern Europe having leaves somewhat resembling those of holly.

Noun[edit]

holmberry (plural holmberries)

  1. a holly bush.
    (Used as an adjective in:) Let me put one little kiss on those holmberry lips, Tess, or even on that warmed cheek, and I'll stop - on my honour, I will! - Thomas Hardy, Tess of the d'Urbervilles.
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