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Definition of Holm

1. n. A common evergreen oak, of Europe (Quercus Ilex); -- called also ilex, and holly.

2. n. An islet in a river.

Definition of Holm

1. Noun. (obsolete except in dialects) The holly. ¹

2. Noun. A common evergreen oak, of Europe, ''Quercus ilex''; the holm oak. ¹

3. Noun. Land that is liable to flooding; a river island. ¹

4. Noun. (Dialect, West Yorkshire) an islet, sometimes with holly bushes. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Holm

1. an island in a river [n -S]

Medical Definition of Holm

1. A common evergreen oak, of Europe (Quercus Ilex). Synonym: ilex, and holly. Origin: OE, prob. From AS. Holen holly; as the holly is also called holm. See Holly. 1. An islet in a river. 2. Low, flat land. "The soft wind blowing over meadowy holms. " (Tennyson) Holm thrush, the missel thrush. Origin: AS. Holm, usually meaning, sea, water; akin to Icel. Holmr, holmr, an island, Dan. Holm, Sw. Holme, G. Holm, and prob. To E. Hill. Cf. Hill. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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