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sola

1 American  
[soh-lah] / ˈsoʊ lɑ /

noun

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


sola 2 American  
[saw-lah, soh-luh] / ˈsɔ lɑ, ˈsoʊ lə /

adjective

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


sola British  
/ ˈsəʊlə /

adjective

  1. the feminine form of solus

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Etymology

Origin of sola

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

Example Sentences

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In a football field lined with artificial sugar cane stalks, the performer strolled past men playing dominoes, a pair of sparring boxers, a shaved ice stand and a pawn shop case while singing his nightclub bangers “Tití Me Preguntó” and “Yo Perreo Sola.”

From Salon

In a set featuring a sugar cane plantation, a traditional "piragua" cart selling treats, and even a wedding, he opened with "Titi Me Pregunto" and feminist anthem "Yo Perreo Sola," with a cast of dancers fueling the party atmosphere.

From Barron's

With the remainder, Miller hopes to partner with housing developer and modular manufacturer SoLa Impact to help longtime South Los Angeles homeowners convert their properties into multi-family apartments.

From Los Angeles Times

“We’re always trying to figure out new ways to connect both our existing fans to the sport and to the league, but also ways to attract new fans,” said Sola Winley, the MLS executive vice president overseeing the project.

From Los Angeles Times

“This is not a time to let the ideologues prevail,” said Martin Muoto, founder and chief executive of the affordable housing developer SoLa Impact, whose Palisades home burned to the ground.

From Los Angeles Times