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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.
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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.]
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   An islet in a river.
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   Low, flat land.
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   The soft wind blowing over meadowy holms.
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   Holm thrush (Zool.), the missel thrush.
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