British
: a small inland or inshore island
also : bottoms

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The small mountains in the center of Portugal are covered in verdant holm and cork oaks, shaded by chestnuts and pines and crisscrossed with hiking trails. Ann Abel, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Old English, from Old Norse hōlmr; akin to Old English hyll hill

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of holm was before the 12th century

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“Holm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/holm. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.

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