nounˈhɒləndˈhɑlənd
mass nounA kind of smooth, hard-wearing linen fabric, used chiefly for window blinds and furniture covering.
as modifier holland blinds
as modifier his brown holland suit
Example sentencesExamples
- This slenderness is further emphasised by the customised, fine mild steel rod attachments supporting the holland blinds.
- She had gone, in the broad light of the morning, in a holland suit with a blue Henley shirt, a sailor hat, and a gossamer
- Someone was living in the three servant's rooms adjoining the kitchen but the rest of the house lay musty under faded holland covers.
- The classic simplicity of holland blinds have been a family favourite in Australian homes for many years.
Origin
Middle English: from Holland, the name of a former province of the Netherlands where the cloth was made, from Dutch, earlier Holtlant (from holt 'wood' + -lant 'land').
proper nounˈhɒləndˈhɑlənd
1
another name for the Netherlands
- 1.1 A former province of the Netherlands, comprising the coastal parts of the country. It is now divided into North Holland and South Holland.
2A city in south-western Michigan, noted for its Dutch heritage; population 34,076 (est. 2008).
nounˈhɑləndˈhälənd
A kind of smooth, durable linen fabric, used chiefly for window shades and furniture covering.
as modifier holland blinds
as modifier his brown holland suit
Example sentencesExamples
- She had gone, in the broad light of the morning, in a holland suit with a blue Henley shirt, a sailor hat, and a gossamer
- Someone was living in the three servant's rooms adjoining the kitchen but the rest of the house lay musty under faded holland covers.
- This slenderness is further emphasised by the customised, fine mild steel rod attachments supporting the holland blinds.
- The classic simplicity of holland blinds have been a family favourite in Australian homes for many years.
Origin
Middle English: from Holland, the name of a former province of the Netherlands where the cloth was made, from Dutch, earlier Holtlant (from holt ‘wood’ + -lant ‘land’).
proper nounˈhäləndˈhɑlənd
1
another name for the Netherlands
2A city in southwestern Michigan, noted for its Dutch heritage; population 34,076 (est. 2008).