African Holly

Pronunciation: /ˈæfrɪkən ˈhɑli/

Definitions of african holly

noun African holly is a type of plant that belongs to the family Icacinaceae. It is native to Africa and is known for its glossy leaves and bright red berries.

Example Sentences

A1 African holly is a type of plant.

A2 I saw a beautiful African holly tree in the garden.

B1 The African holly is known for its bright red berries.

B2 African holly is often used in traditional medicine for its healing properties.

C1 Botanists study the unique characteristics of African holly for research purposes.

C2 The conservation efforts are focused on protecting the endangered African holly species.

Examples of african holly in a Sentence

formal The African holly tree is known for its glossy green leaves and bright red berries.

informal I saw a beautiful African holly tree in the park today.

slang That African holly tree is lit!

figurative Her smile was like a sprig of African holly in a winter landscape.

Grammatical Forms of african holly

• past tense: African hollies
• plural: African hollies
• comparative: more African holly
• superlative: most African holly
• present tense: African holly
• future tense: will be African holly
• perfect tense: has been African holly
• continuous tense: is being African holly
• singular: African holly
• positive degree: African holly
• infinitive: to be African holly
• gerund: being African holly
• participle: African holly

Origin and Evolution of african holly

First Known Use: 1750 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'African holly' originated from the botanical classification of a plant species native to Africa that resembles the holly plant.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'African holly' has been used to describe various plants with holly-like features found in Africa, expanding beyond its original botanical classification.