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Holm , n. [OE., prob. from AS. holen holly; as the holly is also called holm. See Holly.] (Bot.) A common evergreen oak, of Europe (Quercus Ilex); -- called also ilex, and holly.1913 Webster
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Holm , n. [AS. holm, usually meaning, sea, water; akin to Icel. hōlmr, holmr, an island, Dan. holm, Sw. holme, G. holm, and prob. to E. hill. Cf. Hill.]1913 Webster
- An islet in a river.J. Brand.1913 Webster
- Low, flat land.Wordsworth.1913 Webster
The soft wind blowing over meadowy holms.
Tennyson.1913 WebsterHolm thrush (Zool.), the missel thrush.
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- An islet in a river.