English Explanatory Dictionary

holly-lily

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Attending church during Christmas and Easter, and almost never for any other time of the year.

Word forms

holly-lily holly lily

Etymology

From holly + lily, after the plants associated with the two holidays.

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