Holstein


Hol·stein

geographical name
\ˈhōl-ˌstīn, -ˌstēn; ˈhl-ˌshtīn\

Definition of HOLSTEIN

region N Germany S of Jutland Peninsula adjoining Schleswig; once a duchy of Denmark, became a part of Prussia 1866 — see schleswig-holstein

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