Haarlem

[hahr-luh m]

noun

a city in the W Netherlands, W of Amsterdam.

North Holland

noun

a province in W Netherlands. 1163 sq. mi. (3010 sq. km). Capital: Haarlem.

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Examples from the Web for haarlem

Historical Examples of haarlem

You are then to apprise the President of the Haarlem Society.
The Black Tulip
Alexandre Dumas (Pere)
We had been waiting for my mother, but she was ill at Haarlem.
My Double Life
Sarah Bernhardt
He was born at Mechlin, but passed most of his life at Haarlem.
A History of Art for Beginners and Students: Painting, Sculpture, Architecture
Clara Erskine Clement
The Haarlem—or whatever name was written on her ticket—was a picture.
The Pagan Madonna
Harold MacGrath
She gestured toward the sea, toward the spot where they had last seen the Haarlem.
The Pagan Madonna
Harold MacGrath

British Dictionary definitions for haarlem

Haarlem

noun

a city in the W Netherlands, capital of North Holland province. Pop: 147 000 (2003 est)

North Holland

noun

a province of the NW Netherlands, on the peninsula between the North Sea and IJsselmeer: includes the West Frisian Island of Texel. Capital: Haarlem. Pop: 2 573 000 (2003 est). Area: 2663 sq km (1029 sq miles)Dutch name: Noordholland

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