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holme

 

[ həʊm ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

place

A holme is a small island or piece of firm land in a fen or marsh, often slightly raised above the water level.

Synonyms

island, islet, marshland

Examples of usage

  • The river was dotted with picturesque holmes.
  • The birds nested on the holme in the middle of the marsh.
Context #2 | Noun

British

A piece of land in or near a village or town, especially one used as a recreational area.

Synonyms

common, green, recreation ground

Examples of usage

  • The village green was a popular holme for picnics and games.
  • The children played football on the holme by the church.

Translations

Translations of the word "holme" in other languages:

🇵🇹 holme

🇮🇳 holme

🇩🇪 holme

🇮🇩 holme

🇺🇦 holme

🇵🇱 holme

🇯🇵 ホルム (horumu)

🇫🇷 holme

🇪🇸 holme

🇹🇷 holme

🇰🇷 홀름 (holmeu)

🇸🇦 holme

🇨🇿 holme

🇸🇰 holme

🇨🇳 霍尔姆 (Huò'ěrmǔ)

🇸🇮 holme

🇮🇸 holme

🇰🇿 holme

🇬🇪 ჰოლმე (holme)

🇦🇿 holme

🇲🇽 holme

Etymology

The word 'holme' originated from Old English 'holm' meaning 'a small island'. Over time, it evolved to also refer to a piece of land near a village or town. The term has been used in British English for centuries to describe both natural and man-made areas of land. Today, 'holme' is primarily used in the context of geography and land management.