holmia

/holmˈiːə/

Definitions

1. noun

A rare or obsolete word for a small island or a rocky islet.

“The remote holmia in the Pacific Ocean is home to a unique species of seagulls.”

2. proper noun

A surname of Scandinavian origin.

“The famous explorer, Helga Holmia, discovered a new species of plant in the Amazon rainforest.”

Synonyms

  • island
  • islet
  • shore

Antonyms

  • continent
  • mainland