holonym
- n a word that names the whole of which a given word is a part
`hat' is a holonym for `brim' and `crown'
holonymy
- n the semantic relation that holds between a whole and its parts
holophyte
- n an organism that produces its own food by photosynthesis
holothuria edulis
- n of warm coasts from Australia to Asia; used as food especially by Chinese
holothurian
- n echinoderm having a flexible sausage-shaped body, tentacles surrounding the mouth and tube feet; free-living mud feeders
holotype
- n the original specimen from which the description of a new species is made
holster
- n a sheath (usually leather) for carrying a handgun
- n a belt with loops or slots for carrying small hand tools
holy clover
- n Eurasian perennial herb having pale pink flowers and curved pods; naturalized in Britain and North America grasslands on calcareous soils; important forage crop and source of honey in Britain
holy communion
- n the act of participating in the celebration of the Eucharist