Hollands

9.2

A type of gin made in the Netherlands that tastes more like malt and is heavier than London dry gin

noun
/ˈhɑːləndz/

: Hollands

Traditional recipes for gin punch often call for Hollands instead of London dry gin.

Examples

He ordered a glass of Hollands at the bar, preferring its malty flavor to regular gin.
Collectors sometimes search for vintage bottles of Hollands for their unique taste and historical value.
I enjoyed a glass of Hollands last night.
Have you ever tried Hollands gin?
He ordered a glass of Hollands at the bar, preferring its malty flavor to regular gin.
Collectors sometimes search for vintage bottles of Hollands for their unique taste and historical value.
Traditional recipes for gin punch often call for Hollands instead of London dry gin.

Synonyms

Holland gin

vsHollands

7.2

A gin from the Netherlands that tastes a little like malt

is described mainly by being maltier and heavier in body

geneva

vsHollands

Archaic

8.0

A strong drink flavored with juniper berries like old-style gin

emphasizes maltier, heavier character rather than juniper emphasis

Surface Forms

Hollands singular

Hollandses plural

Morphology

Hollands = Holland (semi-transparent) = Holland + s

Formed from the place name 'Holland' with a product-denoting '-s'; the link to Holland is clear but the specific meaning 'a type of gin' is not predictable from the formation alone for many learners.

Etymology

Hollands comes from Holland, the region in the Netherlands where this style of gin began. It was named after the Dutch drink genever, which is made with the 'juniper' berry, so Hollands simply means gin 'from Holland' and explains its maltier, stronger 'juniper' taste.