holmik

Holmik is an Estonian noun meaning a small islet or tiny island, a landform that is completely surrounded by water. The term is used in everyday language and in geographic descriptions to denote landmasses that are smaller than main islands and often rocky or sandy.

Linguistically, holmik is a diminutive noun formed with the suffix -ik to convey small size. It is used to describe very small landmasses that are islands or islets. The word is common in Estonian toponymy and geographic descriptions, reflecting a pattern of forming terms for small natural features.

In Estonia's coastal and lake-rich landscape, holmik describes numerous small islets. They vary in composition from rocky outcrops to sandy patches and vegetation, and can be important habitats for birds, plants, and other wildlife depending on location and human impact. On maps, holmik is typically represented as a small landmass within water.

Cultural and practical usage: The term appears in natural science texts, navigation, and place names as a descriptive label rather than a formal geomorphological category. It is usually applied to small uninhabited or sparsely inhabited islets and is not used for larger islands.