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sea holly
noun
Definition of SEA HOLLY
: a European coastal herb (Eryngium maritimum) of the carrot family with spiny leaves and pale blue flowers
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First Known Use of SEA HOLLY
1548
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sea holly
noun sea hol·ly \ˈsē-ˌhäl-ē\
Medical Definition of SEA HOLLY
: a European coastal herb of the genus Eryngium (E. maritimum) that has spiny leaves and pale blue flowers and was formerly used as an aphrodisiac
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