solander

[ suh-lan-der ]

noun

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

solander

/ səˈlændə /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of solander¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of solander¹

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

Example Sentences

At the same time he found protectors and friends in Banks and Solander.

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They came to the Solander Grounds with matters still in this wise.

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Hell with the Solander, Dan'l. I'm sick o' storms, and cold.

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Dr. Solander and two other gentlemen of our party received so many of these love-tokens that they threw them away by hatfuls.

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With all their learning, Banks, Solander, and Cook found it impossible to satisfy these demands.

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