holland

(häl′ənd)

noun

a linen or cotton cloth used for clothing, window shades, etc.

Origin: after Holland, where first made

Holland, John Philip 1840-1914; U.S. inventor, born in Ireland: developed U.S. Navy's 1st submarine

former county of the Holy Roman Empire on the North Sea, now divided into two provinces ( North Holland & South Holland) of the Netherlands
Netherlands

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See holland in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A cotton or linen fabric, usually sized or glazed, that is used especially for window shades, bookbinding, and upholstery.

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Origin: Middle English holand

Origin: , after Holand (Holland), a former province of the Netherlands

Origin: , from Middle Dutch

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.
See Netherlands.

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