sola

¹ American  

[soh-lah] / ˈsoʊ lɑ /

noun

1. an Indian shrub, Aeschynomene aspera, of the legume family, the pith of which is used for making helmets.

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sola ² American  

[saw-lah, soh-luh] / ˈsɔ lɑ, ˈsoʊ lə /

adjective

Latin.

1. (referring to a woman) alone; by oneself (used formerly in stage directions).

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sola British  

/ ˈsəʊlə /

adjective

1. the feminine form of solus

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Etymology

Origin of sola

First recorded in 1835–45, sola is from the Hindi word solā

Example Sentences

Nathaniel Wood overcame the odds yet again to beat Losene Keita, while Mason Jones overwhelmed Axel Sola in a bruising back and forth fight of the year encounter.

From BBC

Jones and Sola were covered in blood and breathing heavily by the end of their contest, with both fighters swinging until the final bell, using every last drop of energy.

From BBC

There were impressive victories for Wales' Mason Jones, who overwhelmed Axel Sola in a bruising back-and-forth encounter to win by a unanimous decision, and London's Nathaniel Wood, who also won on points against Losene Keita.

From BBC

In a football field lined with artificial sugar cane stalks, the performer strolled past men playing dominoes, a pair of sparring boxers, a shaved ice stand and a pawn shop case while singing his nightclub bangers “Tití Me Preguntó” and “Yo Perreo Sola.”

From Salon

In a set featuring a sugar cane plantation, a traditional "piragua" cart selling treats, and even a wedding, he opened with "Titi Me Pregunto" and feminist anthem "Yo Perreo Sola," with a cast of dancers fueling the party atmosphere.

From Barron's