As a proper noun poland
is poland.
As a noun holland is
a coarse woollen cloth used in furnishing.
poland
Proper noun
(
en proper noun)
A country in Eastern or Central Europe (varies with sources). Official name: Republic of Poland.
See also
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holland
English
Proper noun
(
en proper noun)
The Netherlands.
A region of the Netherlands formed by two provinces: North Holland'' and ''South Holland .
A historical region of Lincolnshire in England (also called Parts of Holland ).
Usage notes
* Outside the Netherlands, and even sometimes in the Netherlands itself, the term “Holland” often refers to the Netherlands as a whole. This use can sometimes be considered insensitive, especially by residents of the other provinces of the Netherlands. It is somewhat similar to referring to the United Kingdom as "England".
Related terms
* New Holland
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