HOLMIA
Hol"mi*a, n. Etym: [NL.] (Chem.)
Defn: An oxide of holmium.
HOLMIUM
Hol"mi*um, n. Etym: [NL., of uncertain origin.] (Chem.)
Defn: A rare element said to be contained in gadolinite.
— Hol"mic, a.
HOLMOS
Hol"mos, n. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. (Greek & Etrus. Antiq.)
Defn: A name given to a vase having a rounded body; esp.: (a) A closed vessel of nearly spherical form on a high stem or pedestal. Fairholt. (b) A drinking cup having a foot and stem.
HOLO-
Hol"o-.
Defn: A combining form fr. Gr. "o`los whole.
HOLOBLAST
Hol"o*blast, n. Etym: [Holo + -blast.] (Biol.)
Defn: an ovum composed entirely of germinal matter. See Meroblast.