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Hol⋅land

  [hol-uhnd]
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–noun
1. John Philip, 1840–1914, Irish inventor in the U.S.
2. Sir Sidney (George), 1893–1961, New Zealand political leader: prime minister 1949–57.
3. the Netherlands.
4. a medieval county and province on the North Sea, corresponding to the modern North and South Holland provinces of the Netherlands.
5. a city in W Michigan. 26,281.
6. Textiles.
a. a cotton cloth treated to produce an opaque finish, as for window shades.
b. Holland finish.
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Holland finish

 
–noun
an oil and sizing or starch finish applied to cotton fabrics to increase their opacity and strength.
Also called Holland.

Neth⋅er⋅lands

  [neth-er-luhndz]
–noun
the, (used with a singular or plural verb) a kingdom in W Europe, bordering on the North Sea, Germany, and Belgium. 15,653,091; 13,433 sq. mi. (34,790 sq. km). Capitals: Amsterdam and The Hague.
Also called Holland.
Dutch, Nederland.

Related forms:
Neth⋅er⋅land⋅er  [neth-er-lan-der, -luhn-] , noun
Neth⋅er⋅land⋅i⋅an, adjective
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hol·land   (hŏl'ənd)   
n.  A cotton or linen fabric, usually sized or glazed, that is used especially for window shades, bookbinding, and upholstery.

[Middle English holand, after Holand (Holland), a former province of the Netherlands, from Middle Dutch.]
Hol·land   (hŏl'ənd)   

  1. A city of southwest Michigan southwest of Grand Rapids. Founded in 1847 by Dutch settlers, it is a manufacturing center and summer resort. Population: 34,200.

  2. See Netherlands.

Hol'land·er n.
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Cultural Dictionary

Holland

A part of The Netherlands. Holland is a common name for the entire country.

The American Heritage® New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition
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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.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper
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holland

plainwoven unbleached or dull-finish linen used as furniture covering or a cotton fabric that is made more or less opaque by a glazed or unglazed finish (called the Holland finish), consisting of oil and a filling material. Originally the name was applied to any fine, plainwoven linens imported from the continent of Europe, and especially to the product obtained from The Netherlands.

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