sola
1[soh-lah]
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noun
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]
adjective Latin.
Compare solus.
solum
[soh-luh m]
noun, plural so·la [soh-luh] /ˈsoʊ lə/, so·lums.
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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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
adjective
solum
noun plural -lums or -la (-lə)
Word Origin for solum
C19: New Latin from Latin: the ground
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solum
[sō′ləm]
Plural sola solums
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