sola

[soh-lah]

so·la

[soh-lah]
noun
an Indian shrub, Aeschynomene aspera, of the legume family, the pith of which is used for making helmets.
Compare topee.


Origin:
1835–45; < Hindi solā

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Sola is always a great word to know.
So is bezoar. Does it mean:
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
a gadget; dingus; thingumbob.
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so·la

[saw-lah; Eng. soh-luh]
adjective Latin.
(referring to a woman) alone; by oneself (used formerly in stage directions).
Compare solus.

so·lum

[soh-luhm]
noun, plural so·la [-luh] , so·lums.
the upper part of the soil profile, which is influenced by plant roots; the A horizon and the B horizon.

Origin:
1820–30; < Latin: base, bottom; see sole2
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sola (ˈsəʊlə)
 
adj
the feminine form of solus

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solum   (sō'ləm)  Pronunciation Key 
Plural sola or solums
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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