NYT Dictionary

HOLLAND

/ˈhɑlənd/
NounHOL-landhol-land · 2 syllablesGrade 8

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2020

Meaning

A type of linen cloth, originally from Holland.

Etymology

Origin: Dutch

After Holland, where it originally came from. From Old Dutch holt lant (“wood land”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

netherlandsnederland

NYT Puzzle Appearances

No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2019, 2020.

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