sola

¹

[ soh-lah ]

noun

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

sola

²

[ saw-lah; English soh-luh ]

adjective

, Latin.

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

sola

/ ˈsəʊlə /

adjective

1. the feminine form of solus

Word History and Origins

Origin of sola¹

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

Example Sentences

In a recent interview with Britain's The Sunday Times, Sola Jimenez said all he wants is recognition.

From The Daily Beast

Tiny peccadilloes were no longer matter of jest, and the sinner exposed stood 'sola' to receive the brand.

From Project Gutenberg

Even the ladies of the audience arose and waved their handkerchiefs, calling out many times: "Kellogg, sola!"

From Project Gutenberg

Please, sah, ter step down en see Sola; seems like he look mighty kuse.

From Project Gutenberg

Bello siquidem a Lothero captus, regni depositione spiritum mercatus est; hc sola quippe uicto salutis conditio reddebatur.

From Project Gutenberg

Tela tamen sola, cum crebris comminacionibus et conuiciis, transuolarunt.

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