holland-gin
əndzAlso called Holland gin.
Origin:
1705–15; < Dutch hollandsch (genever) Dutch (gin)
1705–15; < Dutch hollandsch (genever) Dutch (gin)
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Hollands (ˈhɒləndz) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| Dutch gin, often sold in stone bottles | |
| [C18: from Dutch hollandsch genever] | |
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Holland-gin
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Word Origin & History
Holland
"the Netherlands," from Du. Holland, probably O.Du. holt lant "wood land," describing the district around Dordrecht, the nucleus of Holland. Technically, just one province of the Netherlands, but extended to the whole nation.
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Holland definition
A part of The Netherlands. Holland is a common name for the entire country.
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