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Meaning of HOLLAND

Pronunciation:  'hâlund

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: [n]  a constitutional monarchy in western Europe on the North Sea; achieved independence from Spain in 1579; half the country lies below sea level
 
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 Synonyms: Kingdom of The Netherlands, Netherlands, The Netherlands
 
 See Also: Amsterdam, Benelux, capital of The Netherlands, Common Market, Den Haag, Dutch capital, Dutchman, EC, EEC, Eindhoven, EU, Europe, European Community, European country, European Economic Community, European nation, European Union, Hollander, Leiden, Leyden, Meuse, Meuse River, NATO, Netherlander, Nijmegen, North Atlantic Treaty Organization, Rhein, Rhine, Rhine River, Rotterdam, 's Gravenhage, The Hague, Utrecht

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. \Hol"land\, n.
    A kind of linen first manufactured in Holland; a linen fabric
    used for window shades, children's garments, etc.; as, brown
    or unbleached hollands.
    
 
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