solander

[ suh-lan-der ]

/ səˈlæn dər /

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noun

a case for maps, plates, etc., made to resemble a book and having the front cover and fore edge hinged.

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Origin of solander

1780–90; named after Daniel Charles Solander (1736–82), Swedish naturalist who invented it

Words nearby solander

sola, solace, solan, Solana, solanaceous, solander, solanine, solanum, solar, solar activity, solar apex

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How to use solander in a sentence

At the same time he found protectors and friends in Banks and Solander.
Celebrated Travels and Travellers|Jules Verne
They came to the Solander Grounds with matters still in this wise.
The Sea Bride|Ben Ames Williams
Hell with the Solander, Dan'l. I'm sick o' storms, and cold.
The Sea Bride|Ben Ames Williams
Dr. Solander and two other gentlemen of our party received so many of these love-tokens that they threw them away by hatfuls.
The World's Greatest Books, Volume 19|Various

With all their learning, Banks, Solander, and Cook found it impossible to satisfy these demands.
Celebrated Travels and Travellers|Jules Verne

British Dictionary definitions for solander

solander

/ (səˈlændə) /

noun

a box for botanical specimens, maps, colour plates, etc, made in the form of a book, the front cover being the lid

Word Origin for solander

C18: named after D. D. Solander (1736–82), Swedish botanist

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