Holland

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈɦɔlɑnt/

proper noun
Definitions
  • Holland traditional region, the modern provinces North Holland and South Holland
  • (in patriotic context) the Netherlands
  • (mostly in) the Netherlands as a whole

Etymology

Derived from Old Dutch holt lant (wood land).

Origin

Old Dutch

holt lant

Gloss

wood land

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