sola
1[soh-lah]
- an Indian shrub, Aeschynomene aspera, of the legume family, the pith of which is used for making helmets.
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Origin of sola
1First recorded in 1835–45, sola is from the Hindi word solā
sola
2[saw-lah; English soh-luh]
- (referring to a woman) alone; by oneself (used formerly in stage directions).
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solum
[soh-luh m]
- the upper part of the soil profile, which is influenced by plant roots; the A horizon and the B horizon.
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Origin of solum
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Contemporary Examples of sola
In a recent interview with Britain's The Sunday Times, Sola Jimenez said all he wants is recognition.
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December 12, 2014
Historical Examples of sola
Once I can get her, sola, on the highway, all were well with my narrative.
The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 25 (of 25)Robert Louis Stevenson
Yet sola generally at her meals, and seldom at other times in their company.
Clarissa, Volume 4 (of 9)Samuel Richardson
Even the ladies of the audience arose and waved their handkerchiefs, calling out many times: "Kellogg, sola!"
Memoirs of an American Prima DonnaClara Louise Kellogg
Before three o'clock we entered a hill-girt plain, which my companions called "Sola."
The doctrine of sola fides is incapable of a profound appreciation of the visible Church.
sola
- the feminine form of solus
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solum
- the upper layers of the soil profile, affected by climate and vegetation
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Word Origin for solum
C19: New Latin from Latin: the ground
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Word Origin and History for sola
solum
Latin, "ground, soil," of unknown origin.
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solum
[sō′ləm]
- The upper layers of a soil profile in which soil formation occurs. The A and B horizons in an ABC soil are part of the solum.
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