Holmes Holmes /ˈhoʊlmz/

noun

1. () A fictitious detective in stories by A. Conan Doyle  ( Sherlock Holmes , Holmes )
   a fictitious detective in stories by A. Conan Doyle
     Sherlock Holmes used his keen intellect to solve complex mysteries.
   Sherlock Holmes used his keen intellect to solve complex mysteries.
   
   
2. English geologist and supporter of the theory of continental drift (1890-1965)  ( Arthur Holmes , Holmes )
   English geologist and supporter of the theory of continental drift (1890-1965)
   
   
3. United States writer of humorous essays (1809-1894)  ( Holmes , Oliver Wendell Holmes )
   United States writer of humorous essays (1809-1894)
   
   
4. United States jurist noted for his liberal opinions (1841-1935)  ( Holmes , Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. )
   United States jurist noted for his liberal opinions (1841-1935)
   

 holm holm /hoʊlm/

noun

1. [British] An islet in a river  ( holm [British] )
   An islet in a river
   
2. [British] Low, flat land  ( holm [British] )
   Low, flat land