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CIDE DICTIONARY
holm, n. [OE., prob. from AS. holen holly; as the holly is also called holm. See Holly.].
A common evergreen oak, of Europe (Quercus Ilex ); -- called also ilex , and holly . [1913 Webster]
holm, n. [AS. holm, usually meaning, sea, water; akin to Icel. h, holmr, an island, Dan. holm, Sw. holme, G. holm, and prob. to E. hill. Cf. Hill.].
- An islet in a river. J. Brand. [1913 Webster]
- Low, flat land. Wordsworth. [1913 Webster]"The soft wind blowing over meadowy holms." [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
holm, n. (also holme) Brit.
1 an islet, esp. in a river or near a mainland.
2 a piece of flat ground by a river, which is submerged in time of flood.
1 an islet, esp. in a river or near a mainland.
2 a piece of flat ground by a river, which is submerged in time of flood.
holm, n. (in full holm-oak) an evergreen oak, Quercus ilex, with holly-like young leaves.
Etymology
ME alt. of obs. holin (as HOLLY)
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