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Hollands

American

[hol-uhndz] / ˈhɒl əndz /

noun

(used with a singular verb)

a gin, originally made in Holland, in which the juniper is mixed in the mash.

Hollands British

/ ˈhɒləndz /

noun

Dutch gin, often sold in stone bottles

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Etymology

Origin of Hollands

1705–15; < Dutch hollandsch ( genever ) Dutch (gin)

Example Sentences

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From Salon • Sep. 24, 2022

Dozier and the Hollands clashed often and Dozier dropped out before the show launched.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 9, 2022

Her mother Barbara Hollands said they would have the "biggest party every" when her daughter returns to the UK.

From BBC • Jan. 14, 2022

Hollands, founder of boutique real estate group Vingt Paris, has collaborated with PSG before and is familiar with players’ demands.

From Reuters • Sep. 15, 2021

“Felix, you be a captain,” Jeremy Hollands suggested.

From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty

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