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largeleaf holly

largeleaf holly

7.7
A tree with large shiny leaves and bright red berries often used in gardens
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : acebo de hojas grandes
  • The largeleaf holly is prized for its deep green foliage and bright red berries.

Examples

  • Gardeners often choose largeleaf holly to create attractive hedges and borders.

  • Many gardeners prefer largeleaf hollies for their lush appearance.

  • Birds are attracted to the largeleaf holly for its abundant berries in winter.

  • The largeleaf holly is a beautiful addition to any garden.

  • Birds are attracted to the largeleaf holly for its abundant berries in winter.

  • Gardeners often choose largeleaf holly to create attractive hedges and borders.

  • The largeleaf holly is prized for its large, glossy leaves that enhance any landscape.

Surface Forms

largeleaf holly singular
largeleaf hollies plural

Morphology

largeleaf + holly

The phrase denotes a holly plant characterized by large leaves, a meaning directly and predictably built from the constituents (large + leaf + holly). This adjective/compound noun pattern is compositionally transparent and cross-linguistically common, so a B1 learner who knows the parts would readily infer the overall meaning.

Etymology

Largeleaf holly comes from the very big leaves of this holly: people joined large and leaf to show it has bigger leaves than other hollies. That's why the name now means a holly tree with large leaves often used in gardens.