HOLLAND

Netherlands, The Netherlands, Kingdom of The Netherlands, Nederland, Holland

(noun) a constitutional monarchy in western Europe on the North Sea; half the country lies below sea level

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Proper noun

Holland

A region of the Netherlands formed by two provinces: North Holland and South Holland.

(metonymy) The Netherlands.

An English habitational surname

A historical region of Lincolnshire in England (also called Parts of Holland).

Usage notes

• Outside the Netherlands, and even sometimes in the Netherlands itself, the term “Holland” often refers to the Netherlands as a whole. This use can sometimes be considered insensitive, especially by residents of the other provinces of the Netherlands. It is somewhat similar to referring to the United Kingdom as “England”.

Etymology

Noun

holland (countable and uncountable, plural hollands)

(now, historical) A type of linen cloth, originally from Holland.

Source: Wiktionary

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Hol"land, n.

Definition: A kind of linen first manufactured in Holland; a linen fabric used for window shades, children's garments, etc.; as, brown or unbleached hollands.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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