Chinese holly

/ˈtʃaɪˌniz ˌhɑli/
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Definitions of Chinese holly
  1. noun
    dense rounded evergreen shrub of China having spiny leaves; widely cultivated as an ornamental
    synonyms: Ilex cornuta
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    type of:
    bush, shrub
    a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
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