Hollands
[ hol-uh ndz ]
/ ˈhɒl əndz /
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noun (used with a singular verb)
a gin, originally made in Holland, in which the juniper is mixed in the mash.
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Origin of Hollands
1705–15; < Dutch hollandsch (genever) Dutch (gin)
Also called Holland gin.
Definition for hollands (2 of 2)
Holland
[ hol-uh nd ]
/ ˈhɒl ənd /
noun
John Philip,1840–1914, Irish inventor in the U.S.
Sir Sidney (George),1893–1961, New Zealand political leader: prime minister 1949–57.
the Netherlands.
a medieval county and province on the North Sea, corresponding to the modern North and South Holland provinces of the Netherlands.
a city in W Michigan.
Textiles.
- a cotton cloth treated to produce an opaque finish, as for window shades.
- Holland finish.
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British Dictionary definitions for hollands (1 of 4)
Hollands
/ (ˈhɒləndz) /
noun
Dutch gin, often sold in stone bottles
Word Origin for Hollands
C18: from Dutch hollandsch genever
British Dictionary definitions for hollands (2 of 4)
holland
/ (ˈhɒlənd) /
noun
a coarse linen cloth, used esp for furnishing
Word Origin for holland
C15: after Holland, where it was made
British Dictionary definitions for hollands (3 of 4)
Holland
1/ (ˈhɒlənd) /
noun
another name for the Netherlands
a county of the Holy Roman Empire, corresponding to the present-day North and South Holland provinces of the Netherlands
Parts of an area in E England constituting a former administrative division of Lincolnshire
British Dictionary definitions for hollands (4 of 4)
Holland
2/ (ˈhɒlənd) /
noun
Henry. 1745–1806, British neoclassical architect. His work includes Brooks's Club (1776) and Carlton House (1783), both in London
Sir Sidney George. 1893–1961, New Zealand statesman; prime minister of New Zealand (1949–57)
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Word Origin and History for hollands
Holland
"the Netherlands," early 14c., from Dutch Holland, probably Old Dutch holt lant "wood land," describing the district around Dordrecht, the nucleus of Holland. Technically, just one province of the Netherlands, but in English use extended to the whole nation.
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Culture definitions for hollands
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